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title: Why do I need a driver's license to work in the United Arab Emirates?
description: Public transit is not easily accessible in the UAE and teachers will need to rely on their own vehicles to take them to and from school. For that reason, you must hold a valid driver's license to qual
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# Why do I need a driver's license to work in the United Arab Emirates?

Public transit is not easily accessible in the UAE and teachers will need to rely on their own vehicles to take them to and from school. For that reason, you must hold a valid driver's license to qualify for a UAE teaching position.

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