Dubai (United Arab Emirates): The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) recently signed an Agreement with Al Jaber Optical Centre and Al Yateem Optician for conducting eye tests in respect of individuals applying for new driving licenses or renewals.
The Agreement was signed by the Director of Driving Licensing Dep't at RTA Licensing Agency Ali Al Jassim on behalf of RTA, with the CEO of Al Jaber Optical Centre Ahmed Al Jaber, and the CEO of Yateem Optician Nasir Abdullah Ali.
"The Agreement, which was signed with two specialized optical companies; vis-à-vis Al Jaber & Al Yateem, covers a period of three years. Six months from now it will be mandatory for applicants of new driving licenses or renewals to conduct the required eye test through these two companies exclusively" said Ali Al Jassim.
He added: "The aim of this Agreement is to deliver top-class services at the highest international standards applicable in this regard, and facilitate the process of license renewal. The Agreement also aims to ensure the proper conduct of eye test, which has to be carried out on sound international basis as it has considerable importance that can ultimately impact the safety of the driver, road user and the public in general, thereby contributing to the vision of the RTA in providing Safe & Smooth Transport for All.
"The Agreement made with Al Jaber Centre and Yateem Optician marks the start of a new series of e-services rendered by the RTA to customers. Once the customer clears the eye test, he or she can proceed ahead with the driving license transaction and pay the prescribed fees of 110 dirham online.
"Licensing Agency has made this Agreement with a view to broadening the base of excellent services, simplifying procedures and saving the customer from the inconvenience of physical presence to process the required transaction, as the customer will now have the luxury to process such transaction at home. This in turn will attract the attention of a wider bracket of customers who prefer to process their transactions online, and help breakaway from the routine practices" he added.
In another related development Al Jassim revealed: "The Agency has recently signed two Agreements; the first one, which was signed with driving institutes in the emirate of Dubai, was related to practicing the activities of training and licensing drivers. It aims at boosting the cooperation between the two parties in all fields related to setting the service levels and enhancing matters related to road security & safety. The second Agreement, which was signed with Dubai Civil Defence, was related to licensing the activities and vehicles of transporting dangerous materials. The Agreement seeks to boost joint cooperation and coordination between the two parties and cement their strategic relationship in a way to enhance the security and safety of transport means licensed by both parties in lifting hazardous materials.
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