I am new to Qatar, but have lived in other countries, including the GCC where my (New Zealand) drivers lie se could be instantly exchanged for a local one. In Qatar, I have to undertake Theory and Practical tests and the queues for each are 4-6 months.
Why it takes so long is a total mystery as the population here is tiny, and immigration is drying up.
There needs to be a serious revamp of the adminstrative processes that sit behind these buttons. It should not take a year to get a license!
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