Which countries' citizens can drive in the UAE without taking a driving test, and how does the process work?

Under the UAE’s Markhoos initiative, nationals from 52 approved countries can either drive in the UAE using their home-country licence while on a visit visa or directly exchange it for a UAE licence without any theory or road tests once they become residents. The fully digital system applies to countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and more, with some nations—like Japan, Turkey, Greece, and South Korea—requiring licence translations before approval. The programme aims to simplify mobility and reduce waiting times for expats and tourists by recognising compatible international driving standards. What do you think—should even more countries be added to the list, or should driving tests remain mandatory for most?

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