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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has briefed a delegation from the Ministry of Interior about the top global practices of testing drivers carried out in cooperation with driving centres in Dubai.

In this regard, a delegation from the Ministry of Interior, headed by Colonel Khaled Al Zaabi, paid a visit to RTA’s Licensing Agency. Visitors were escorted to Belhasa Driving Centre, and Dubai Driving Centre, Al Khail Branch, where they were received by officials of Drivers Licensing Department at the Licensing Agency. The delegation included several officers and assistants from various emirates of the UAE. 

“RTA is keen on sharing its expertise and knowledge in various fields with partners and entities across the UAE, such as ministries and public departments. Through such exchange, we aim to promote partnerships and cement bilateral relations for the benefit of all parties,” said Sultan Al Akraf, Director of Drivers Licensing, Licensing Agency. 

“The delegation was acquainted with several procedures throughout the journey of trainees to obtain driving licenses in Dubai. The briefing also included service delivery channels, knowledge test, smart yard test, practical test and the smart route test,” added Al Akraf. 

Members of the delegation expressed thanks and gratitude to RTA for availing them exposure to the successful model set by RTA for licensing drivers in collaboration with driving institutes in Dubai. They also commended RTA’s unprecedented achievements in the public transport network and the city infrastructure; which contributed to lower mortality rates of traffic accidents.