Muscat: The United Arab Emirates has announced that those who have reached the age of 17 years are now eligible to obtain a driving license.
According to Article 10 of the Federal Decree-law on traffic regulation issued on September 30, 2024, the requirements for issuance of driving license has to meet the following conditions:
1. A natural person reaching the age of (17) Seventeen Gregorian years of age.
2. Must pass the Medical Examination required by the Licensing Authority or submit an approved report in accordance with the Executive Regulations of this Decree-Law.
3. Must pass the driving test in accordance with the Executive Regulations of this Decree-Law.
4. The Executive Regulations of this Decree-Law shall determine the types of Driving Licences, the duration of each type, the conditions, controls, age groups, and procedures necessary to issue each type of Driving Licence.