According to reports, reinstatement of a rule that requires the sponsor's approval before a foreigner applies to take driving lessons is being strived by Qatar.
The reports further stated that direction had been given to driving school owners that the application papers should now include the sponsor's approval.
The reinstatement has quashed a decision taken six months ago to do away with the sponsor's no-objection letter, a move that resulted in a rush by expatriates to take up lessons.
According to the previous rule, the candidates had only to submit a copy of their valid ID card and an eye test certificate, along with the application.
But now, expatriates will depend on the will of their sponsors to approve their aspirations while foreigners working in the unorganised sector will not be able to take driving lessons in a school.