Malta and the United Arab Emirates have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding through which driving licences held by citizens of the two countries will be recognised by the respective competent authorities, the Foreign Ministry said.

The agreement relates to holders who are in possession of a Category B driving licence, equivalent to motor vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3500 kg and designed and constructed for the carriage of no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

Furthermore, motor vehicles in this category may be combined with a trailer having a maximum authorised mass which does not exceed 750 kg.

The agreement stipulates that citizens of the two states shall be exempted from taking theoretical and/or practical driving exams when applying for the national driving licence/permit in the country of temporary residence.

The ministry said it welcomes this important development that will strengthen bilateral relations, as well as commercial ties between Malta and the United Arab Emirates.

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