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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has briefed a visiting delegation from Austria on the top global practices adopted by RTA in the training and qualification of drivers as well as the licensing of driving institutes in Dubai. 

RTA hosted the delegation in a gathering at RTA Head Office attended by Abdulla Yousef Al Ali, CEO of Licensing Agency, and several directors and employees of the Agency. Visitors included Dr. Stefan Ebner, Deputy Managing Director of the Austrian Federal Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of Austrian driving schools as well as other companies involved in transportation, freight and logistics.

“It is a common practice of RTA to share successful experiences with ministries, government or semi-government entities and private companies from UAE and outside it. We work with a variety of organisations to promote knowledge transfer, partnerships and bilateral relations for the benefit of all,” said Al-Ali. 

“The delegation was acquainted with several aspects of drivers licensing systems in Dubai including service channels, knowledge test, smart yard test, practical test, and the smart track test. They were also briefed on the roles of the Licensing Agency, RTA’s organization chart, drivers training modules, learners’ journey in driving centres, management of instructors permits, and the licensing of driving instructors,” added the CEO of Licensing Agency. 

Members of the Austrian delegation thanked RTA for availing them the opportunity to examine RTA’s successful practices in collaboration with several driving centres in Dubai. They also hailed the unprecedented achievements of RTA in public transport network, city infrastructure and reduced traffic accident and fatality rates.