Thousands of Indian truck drivers in California have launched a legal challenge against the state after being told their commercial driving licences will be cancelled. Drivers say the move threatens their livelihoods and has left their families in limbo. The lawsuit follows decisions by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke licences issued to […]
Sharjah Police launched heritage-inspired licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles, available via Emirates Auction/Image: X Today, Sharjah Police officially launched a new category of licence plates specifically designed for classic vehicles and motorcycles across the emirate. The initiative aims to provide vehicle owners with distinctive, high-quality registration options that reflect both the emirate’s identity […]
An Indian-origin businessman who owns a long-established medical manufacturer in Kanata (High-tech suburb of Ottawa) says he is being forced to relocate operations to India and US as the company gives up its nuclear licence. This is a move he says will cost hundreds of high-tech jobs.Krishnan Suthanthiran, owner of Best Theratronics, said surrendering the […]
Dubai’s Unified Licence now allows businesses to open bank accounts in just five days efficiently/Representative Image Dubai has dramatically simplified business operations with the Dubai Unified Licence (DUL), cutting the average time to open a business bank account from 65 days to just five. The initiative, led by the Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation […]
Probationary drivers under 21 who reach 24 points twice lose their licence and must wait a year to reapply/Representative Image Abu Dhabi Police have detailed the complete framework for handling traffic black points, licence suspensions, and rehabilitation options for drivers, particularly highlighting stricter regulations for motorists under the age of 21 who hold probationary licences. […]
Abu Dhabi Police introduce a new program to reduce traffic Black Points and reinstate suspended driving licences. Image: AI Representative Image. Abu Dhabi Police has launched a key initiative allowing drivers to reduce traffic black points or reinstate suspended licences, running from October 20 to November 20, 2025. This one-month program operates daily between 4 […]
Applicants in the UAE can obtain a driving licence from age 17 by completing mandatory theory lessons, practical classes, and tests/Representative Image Getting a driving licence in the UAE is now easier and more accessible than ever, thanks to recent updates that allow 17-year-olds to apply for permits. Whether you’re planning to ride a motorcycle, […]
Indian-origin physician Dr Suman Khulbe’s licence canceled in Canada for sexual abuse, professing love to patients. Dr Suman Khulbe, an Indian-origin physician in Canada, lost her registration to practice medicine in her province after she admitted that she engaged in sexual abuse of one male patient and conducted herself unprofessionally with two others whom she […]
Kuwait has updated its driving licence validity rules, granting 15-year licences to citizens and 5-year licences to expatriates/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait has updated traffic law, granting 15‑year driving licence validity to Kuwaiti and GCC citizens, while non-Kuwaiti expatriates now receive licenses valid for 5 years. Resolution No. 425/2025 updates Article 85 of Ministerial Resolution 76/81, […]
GCC nationals can drive in the UAE with their home licences as visitors but must exchange them upon gaining residency/ Representative Image TL;DR GCC nationals can drive in the UAE using their home country licence while visiting. Once a GCC national becomes a UAE resident, they must exchange their licence. License exchange is done via […]
