AL-Khebra Driving School, Not recommended

my one year finished and all 4 tests failed. i am not sure to go to this school or change the school. the crowd for the admission is big, and i will definetly not recommend this school... which i will elaborate later with more details about their business policy and passing skills.

i start my class in al khebra since June 2014 as a short term(12 days) course, i lost my two classes (road practice) because of my learning license was expired and it takes time to renew(approx. on month) then i admit to my first test through Al Khebra and failed, again i request them one more chance they told me go directly to traffic and pay 50 QR and take test again, result is failed again, then i took another date and paid more than 150 riyals and all test i paid for al khebra 200 QR as their car rent for test, finally today my third test also failed, the funniest thing is not that,... since i join this driving school to till appr. one year and one month, imagine! to get a license too difficult now...in sha Allah. I will try my best to get my driving license, May Allah accept our deeds and make us in the right path, aameen

Wassalamu alykum

I am giving direct test is anyone give me the detail which driving school is offering refreshment driving course for 5 days

I am giving direct test is anyone give me the detail which driving school is offering refreshment driving course for 5 days

I am giving direct test is anyone give me the detail which driving school is offering refreshment driving course for 5 days

Hello guy's, can somebody please upload alkhebra driving school CD since long time I planing for license and finally now in mar 2015 I am giving test without any training purely based on my Indian driving license.

thank you..i wanted to change my mind about alkhebra

i want to do motorcycle DL there

Hi Mis Meann,

I need to get Heavy driving license Please can you tell me about full course fee and i need to confirm that can i attend classes alternate 4 days i mean 4 days on and 4 days off

Thanks

Hi Mis Meann,

I need to get Heavy driving license Please can you tell me about full course fee and i need to confirm that can i attend classes alternate 4 days i mean 4 days on and 4 days off

Thanks

nothing 100% good or bad

My apology for not replying to your inquiries lately...are there anyone who still need assistance for their driving license? You can email me at [email protected] and i will reply back to you.

Thank you.

hi meann,

how much do you offer for 40 sessions driving lesson? do you have drop and pick service? my workplace is in Baladiya Street, Doha (near Islamic Museum Round About in Corniche).

Hi Mam

Am satheesh.Am residing in Mushereib.Am planning toapply Dl in ur scholl.How far from Musheireib?.Is there any pickup u bear from myplace.

Pl advice

Hi I was very bad in driving, was failed 5 chances given me on road test in last october after i go vacation india and took indian licence now i like to go again it what i want to do want to go full course again? whether can i go any other driving school ,i was pass all other test so again want to attent only road test orfull test pls some one helf me

Al Khebra Management, Kindly check your Theory Hindi trainer he don't know how to speak Hindi or English and he don't have even any quality of trainer. We are total 5 people taken Theory Hindi class for one week (11-15 Feb 2013). Kindly give some good training to your Hindi Theory Trainer. Simple he cannot speak normal Hindi how he become HINDI Trainer Al Khebra Management knows. Please, Please Please do some thing.

Do you have to go to driving school to get a license in Qatar? Incoming with an international license but in know that's only allowed for a short time correct?

hi ms. meann hernandez,

can u please assist me by sending me a sample NOC/sponsor letter in order for me to be able to submit the necessary requirements. My boss is unaware of what needs to be typed in on the letter. email me at [email protected]

thanks...

Dear Mary,

Hope your are doing will. Thanks for the valuable information sharing regarding driving lessons and tests.

I have following inquiries, that i hope you can help me.

1. I had joined for full course and i got passed inside 3 tests (Signal and parkings) at first attempt, but unfortunately I failed all 4 attempts in Road. How can i proceed for 5th chance?

2. Can I opt to automatic gear for my 5th road test? (All previous tests were with manual transmission gear)

3. If I took a short course at school for further tests, can I opt automatic? Shall I exempted from inside tests since i passed them already with first course?

I appreciate your prompt reply.

Thanks and Regards

Dear Mary,

Hope your are doing will. Thanks for the valuable information sharing regarding driving lessons and tests.

I have following inquiries, that i hope you can help me.

1. I had joined for full course and i got passed inside 3 tests (Signal and parkings) at first attempt, but unfortunately I failed all 4 attempts in Road. How can i proceed for 5th chance?

2. Can I opt to automatic gear for my 5th road test? (All previous tests were with manual transmission gear)

3. If I took a short course at school for further tests, can I opt automatic? Shall I exempted from inside tests since i passed them already with first course?

I appreciate your prompt reply.

Thanks and Regards

i did my course from alkebrah i felt that it was good atmoshphere very clean and good spacious

Hi,I am Mary of Al Khebra Driving School. May I know your direct line so I can discuss with you further your queries.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Mary

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acctully i would like to apply for my wife to have full driving course and test later but i keep trying to call alkhebra but no responce could you please advice what is the best way to contact them and could you recomend to join this school as my wife dose not know driving at all.

i appreciate for your earllier responce.

thanks

can u please send the bus route to me.

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or plz mail to my personnel [email protected], call..30135607

thanking you....

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Sorry for late reply...if ur designation is a doctor, manager, engineer u can apply for automatic transmission training...just fill up an application form from the reception and have it approved from d traffic department...

Hi Mary, I am currently enrolled in your driving school and have just attend 4-5 Practical classes with Manual Gear and I wanted to know if I can pay the remaining money needed for Automatic gear car and continue with my full course. Is it possible??? Because in Qatar i will be driving automatic gear car only so I wanted to know to know if changing from Manual Full course to Automatic Full course is possible or not.

Thanks,

Your Quick reply would be appreciated.

I understand ....ty also

Thanks Mary! Just wanted to know if the students or instructor reporting this could assist the maintenance team in keeping up with this task.. also we get to have a better ride :)

Thanks!

Hello,

The short course is for 12 days, do u have driver's license in your home country?

Fee: Training : QR 1350

For transport, you can discuss it with the Supervisor in Charge for the details as we don't have bus passing exactly in Al Wakra only in nearby places.

Just look for Mr. Alfred, the Supervisor and raise the issue to him.

With the very hot climate and the cars running all through-out ther day, it is expected that there will be problems to be encountered esp. with the car a/c's. I'll be in touch with my staff to raise the issue with the supervisors.

Im sorry that I cant call u but I can reply to your inquiries as I am on vacation at the moment.

In response to your queries:

- Training fee: QR 2130 each

- License fee : QR 300 each

- Test fee - QR 50 each

Requirements:

- NOC addressed to Traffic Department ( please specify that the training is Forklift, mention the Qatar ID# of the employee)

- Computer number copy

- eye test for driving lesson

- Qatar ID copy

- 5 pcs. passport size photos

Once you complete all the requirements, you may go to the Reception for registration.

Should you need further assistance, you can contact our Marketing Coordinators: Mr. Henry or Mr. Vishnu to guide you.

Thank you.

There are many factors y the students failed:

- students are really not yet ready for the road (not confident with their driving )

- very strict police

One of the greatest factor for the students is their confidence in their driving. No matter how hard the instructor tried to teach the students if they are not confident and are nervous in driving, we cant do anything with it. This is what we noticed with the students who took test for more that once. Secondly, Traffic Department police who conducts the test are very strict. Our school has no control with their decision.

I guess, students should not always blame the school for their failures.

About your other complaints,I would suggest that u complain and raise the issue to our HR Department. My staff will attend to all the complaints on my absence.

Sorry for late reply...currently i am on my vacation, did u manage toregister with us? May I ask what exactly u would want to know?

Let me know if u r still interestested ill ask my staff to call u back.

hello mary ann, i would like to ask about the refresher course. how many hours, how much, and is the bus facility available for this small course, living in alwakra.

Gi e them more lessons and don't pass them plz plz plz

Hi,

I am a student here and I would like to know who should be informed about the servicing of air conditioning in the cars?

From the few I have driven, 5 cars were actually blowing hot air.. Tks n rgds!

Ms Hernandez,

Can you please mention me the procedure and cost for training and licensing two Forklift operators.

Reply anticipated at the earliest. Call me for further discussions.

Ravi

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hi, im a student in al khebra,had a bad experience with them. And never ever suggest anyone to join in this driving school.

1.the school driving passing rates are very poor.

2.inferior customer service. Some staff in front office are not even willing to listen the inquiry of the student, always pointing out each other staff to respond.

3. booking exam date is not in payment date. There are arranging students in their own way with some favouritism .

4.even they will confirm the name in the exam list a day before the exam..

hi,

Are u still connected with Al Khebra? I am trying your line since thursday. Unfortunately, nobody is picking up the line.

Do you have direct line so that I can call you?

Or please call me at 33931809 / 66985219.

I am planning to take lessons early May 2012

Requirements :

- NOC/Sponsor Letter

- CR copy from Company

- Eye test for driving lesson

- 3 pcs. passport size photo (white background)

- Qatar ID copy

Note:

Only Manager, Doctors, Engineers, Ladies can take automatic license.

Sorry, full payment once you registered ...

i have emailed you the bus route ...

please check your email ...

Is there an option to pay the training feel on an hourly basis or installment? This is for the full course - 40 hours.

Number contact number 33987978

Email : ca.mohamadali at gmail.com

I want to Join for Driving class before 15 March.

I am living in wakra and working in Bin Omran Area. My office will be over by 5.30

I wish to join class after my job timing.

Do u have any pick and drop service..

Please replay to me..

hello dear al kebra representatives,

i have heard that there's already an option to choose between automatic and manual driving lessons. previously i enrolled from kebra for 40 days under manual but got failed to get my license after 4 attempts (all four were in road test). i was your student somewhere in sept. 2010 and am planning to undergo a driving lessonS second time around but would want to choose automatic this time. I am an Accountant by profession and i heard you need to apply in traffic dep't for you to have the automatic driving lesson. what is the chance that i could have it based on my profession? any advice that you can give me based on the status infos. i provided? advice me also for all other necessaries. for your response, kindly email me at [email protected]

badly needed your response ASAP.

Sorry for my late reply as I am not active with QL anymore.

Regarding your queries, you can take the short course (12 lessons)and pay for QR 1350. However, you will be given 1 test chance only for that.

Should you have other questions, please let me know.

Thank you.

Best Regards,

Mary Ann

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i have been failed driving test 4 times i mean 4 chance and i wanna start new course (half)so how much i have to pay and how many test i will get and how many days i can training in driving school i will wait for the good response thank u

Soon our company will have a new staff from Philippine and we want him to take a 12 days course since he has a Philippine driving license.

Can you advise us the following?

- The cost

- Documents requires

Please send it to [email protected]

Thank you,

Soon our company will have a new staff from Philippine and we want him to take a 12 days course since he has a Philippine driving license.

Can you advise us the following?

- The cost

- Documents requires

Please send it to [email protected]

Thank you,

to - meann_

Dear madam,

Could you tell me plz, can I take the Auto-vehicle licence within 12 days course?

If its possible , how many test for this, course fee & etc. send me full details to my email

e-mail id - [email protected]

to - meann_hernandez said Mr. Sris, ...

Dear madam,

Could you tell me plz, can I take the Auto-vehicle licence within 12 days course?

If its possible , how many test for this.....

I will pm u now ...

Sorry for the inconveniece, we are working on it now...we are trying to sort out the problem with our tel. system.

I will pm u my contact # or ill send u my email id.

Hi Ms. Marry,

Just want to ask what's the requirements, fees and other things that i need to enroll a full driving course???

Hi Mary,

Today I tried to call your school(4451-6353 /4451-6782/4416-2653 / 4416-2677) many times, unfortunately no body answered . Could you give any mobile number to check my registration status.

Thank you

Thanks mary.khebra for clearing the issue regarding learning license fee.

I will, thank you for your interest in joining our School.

Can you please email me your complaints for him so I can speak to him and make necessary action.

Thank you.

You can register to the School that you prefer for the next training with the new set of requirements since I assume that most of your documents are already expired as the validity of most docs. are good for 1 year only.

For our School, once you registered we will give you a letter that you can present to your previous school so you can get all your papers back and submit it to us for Traffic Department reference as they already have the record on their system and they will ask for it.

Thank you for raising this issue and we are working on it but I would like to inform you that it is not possible to to apply for your learning license permit at the Traffic Department on the day 1st day of your training.

The actual case, once you pay and registered the person in charge will immediately submit all the documents to the Traffic Department for the application of your learning licese permit. It should be applied ahead, you cannot have the training without it.

The revised policy, we will apply for your learning license permit at least a week - 10 days before you start with your training since there are some cases that we give earlier training date once there is available slot for the time preferred by the students.

also pm the details above as i want to join. ajso staying near lulu old airport.

also pm the details above as i want to join. ajso staying near lulu old airport.

I forgot to mention that the Pinoy Supervisor in AlKebhra named Alfred is rude and impolite.

I had my driving classes last year with one school.Then I dropped it due to some issues with the trainer as he was demanding very high amount of tip despite the usual amount i gave him. Now I want to re appear for the courses . I mean for full course.. How can I do it... preferably with a different school.

I just noticed that the training cards validity is only good for 90 days.And counting of days will start the day after you enrolled in the school although you have to wait at least 25-45 days before you can start your theory and practical training.

I think this is not new to you any more since when I went to the cashier and asked them regarding this they inform me that there are already lot of complaints regarding this.

I think and I will suggest that it is better if that 90 days will only start the day after the student attended their class.

Sorry for late response, kindly check your email.

hi mary...this is my email [email protected]

can u pls. give me ur email id so i can send u all the answers to your queries.

thank you.

Mary

hi i am new for qatar..now i want to take driving license ...plz give me your contact details and cost of trainng and every details such how many days its required and pick up and drop off services..i am waiting for good reply as soon as possible

Transport is for free, our bus passes through your area... i will pm you the details ...

hey can you pls tell me what is the current fee for Light Vehicles full course? and also how much does the transport cost?? I like in Old Airport area near lulu hypermarket...Thanks!  

I will email u the details ...please check.

Can you please give me youe email add.

Thank you,

Hi Mary, You mentioned something about direct test. Does this mean that if you have a valid license in your home country, it will be your choice to whether or not to take a short course, since you can have the exam directly?CAn you email me the requirements for taking a short course, 2-5 days session. Thank you.

as you requested in your mail,please send details to : [email protected]

The processing part of the ordeal was actually the worst side, as the repeated run-around for same-dated documentation for almost everything (which is impossible given that most important places needed do not have the same open hours).  If a document wasn't given a stamp with the same date as the documents, and something with the current date stamp, then all documents get rejected and you waste another 1-3 trips going back across the city again.  It is not understandable how photos taken on a different date, or vision test also on a different date, would matter to anyone as long as they were current.  Yet we found this was not so here.  It is sad that this form of run-around has come to be expected of all business dealings here in Doha, so sad.We also experienced the same rudeness from many of the male staff at AK, including several greedy instructors and their supervisor.  Though we expected this from talking to graduates of the various driving schools, as it appears to be city-wide. Again, something we expected.  Though what made my husband angry was that two of the instructors stopped giving actual instruction/criticism when I refused to pay them graft money or 'loan' them same.We did complain to two supervisors and desk staff, yet they fell on uncaring ears and told that we could go elsewhere, that other schools would only give us one last test and we would have to pay extra for my driving scores to take to another school.Light side of my personal experience:  Finally after speaking to a very understanding upper-level staff Qatari and the head Qatari of the Traffic Department at the school, my hubby got me a class with a great Filipina woman instructor.  After even the first day with her I knew I had a real instructor, and the following weeks of instruction led to confident passing of the driving test.  I won't say that everyone's experience will be similar, aside from the expected graft and run-arounds, this school is actually not as bad as others people close to me have attended.Also I would recommend women taking courses here, but expect a lot of frustration and bitterness in the paperwork processes along with the joys and exhilaration of learning to drive on these crazy streets (with crazier people).

Please check your email. Thank you.

I will email you the details now ... thank you for your interest in joining our school .

Hi Mary,I have valid Indian driving licence, but i didnt drive last 3 years as I am living in Qatar. so please give better options with course fees to get DL easily . My room located in Mansoora, there is any transport facilty to your school from here?

hi ms. me-ann. im planning to enroll my wife in your school. she has a valid drivers licence in the philippines. please e-mail everything we need to know on how to get her a drivers licence. is there still a 5 day refresher course? cause she's been driving for more than 15 years in the philippines, i think she only needs 5 days.  thank you. please e-mail me ASAP at [email protected]. :)

Hi,

Since u do not have driving license it is a must that u take the full course . For the Qatar ID , u must present the renewed id otherwise u will not be allowed to take the test once u r done with the training.

You can also visit our blog for more info .: www.khebrablogspot.com , the application can also be downloaded from there.

Thanks.

Nasser

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Hi..Good day to everyone..I have some queries for the new license application. Im planning to enrol maybe after a day or 2. What package you would recommend if Im not having my country driver's license but have been driving for about 12 yrs?Would short courses be allowed?And also,my pataka has expired already since June 6,2011 but I still have a 3-month grace period in order for it to be replaced/renewed until Sep. 6,2011. Is it still possible for me to get a driving license?Please need ur reply immediately so that I could arrange everything now and maybe I can drop by to your office tomorrow. Thanks a lot.

Can you please pm me your email address so I can send you the details.

Thank you.

I am glad that u passed the test , Congratulations! Drive Safely!

I already spoke with the Supervisor and passed on your message, our apology... but sometimes we have to be understanding and considerate, they have been working in the field all day, not to mention that they are exposed to the heat of the sun and been dealing with different types of people, different personalities.... but still I admit, it is not an excuse.

Thank you for the recommendation.

hi meann, i am interested to know more about driving school, conditions, duration, price, schedule - hours, transport, instructor etc -  for ladies, also what and who would you reccommend please. thank you.

I passed the test today and it was my first attempt at it.  As I said before, I can't agree with the member who started this thread but I do appreciate that everyone has a different experience and our experiences impact on our opinions.My being a holder of a driver's licence for several years is one contributing factor to me passing the test on the first go but preparing for the test involved me having to unlearn some bad habits and adapting to the rules of driving in Qatar, so that was a bit of a challenge. Of the 70 women who took the test at Al Khebra today only 25 passed.  I must say, thank God the traffic officers conducting the examinations executed their duties professionally, and impartially. As for the criticism of Al Kebra taking advantage of students, I didn't find that the Theory Tutor (Isaac) or my Instructor (Kenneth) were trying to take advantage of me. Both repeatedly gave me good tips to improve my driving and to pass the test.  If you listen, learn and apply what you learn you will pass.I pride myself in giving credit where it is due and you can see from my previous posts I will strongly criticise.  I don't know what the other driving schools here are like but I was very satisfied with Al Khebra and I WOULD RECOMMEND THE DRIVING SCHOOL and I still suggest that someone speak to that INSOLENT, ILL MANNERED supervisor in the cabin, he is a real turn off. 

I didn't ask because the guy at the counter was unequivocal in conveying to me that if I did the short driving course I will only have one chance not the two the traffic department gave me.I started the course. So far so good. I am a bit concerned that my instructor has told me I will fail the test if I don't put the car in park and apply the hand brake when I am at an intersection controlled by traffic lights and the light is red.  Everyone else I have asked told me their instructors only told them to keep their foot on the brake. Who knows what is the true position?P.S. Having started the course I can't say I have any problem with the school.  The theory classes were quite informative and the tutor, Issac, is very helpful and accomodating.With the exception of the VERY ILL-MANNERED Phillipino Supervisor who signs the card before I go driving, the staff is quite polite and helpful ... so far.  Someone in Management should really speak to that Supervisor about his attitude. Whenever you tell him good afternoon or evening he NEVER answers.  He just drags your card signs it and shoves it back to you.  I have also observed that he is just as rude and disrespectful to the instructors.  I assume he must own the place why he can afford to be so rude to students.

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I will pass the message to them .

I admit that we failed to inform you about it but did u care also to ask?

I would like to explain what happened by giving an example. In selling a particular product, the sales person usually tells the interested party the basic information that the buyer needs. Like selling cars, usually it is the brand, model, price, manufacturer...other specifications/details are discussed when the buyer asked for it. Same thing in your case, if we missed to explain some info. my apology but actually this is not a big issue. Should you have other queries, please let me know and i am willing to assist you personally.

About the CD i will discuss it with the IT in charge ...

Just a friendly advice, "pls. think positive and hope for the best". :)

Thank you for your response.I guess you guys will need to educate your employees because at no time did they tell me the possibility existed that I could re-take the test.The CD issued by Al Khebra is quite useful.  I wish more people paid attention to the principles.  One thing you may want to do is have the relevant person amend the Round-a-bout (U-turn) section of your cd.  A driving school should never distribute a cd to "learner drivers" demonstrating the car mounting the curb and spinning while going around a round-about.  I'm now apprehensive about the training I will receive but hopeful the instruction manual and cd are not indicative of the actual instruction process.  Thankfully, I was taught the rules of the road elsewhere.

email sent

opps correction, for ramadan i am not sure if we will have same schedule as last year ...the one i mentioned was based last year .

ok, we will email u now the details. thanks again.

Thank You So Much.. Now As soon as possible i want to take Admission..because i want to take licence before Ramadan Start.My Email [email protected]

Hi,

I am good , thanks. say my regards to ur friend and pls. tell him that i appreciate his recommendation :).

Regarding your concern for changing of sponsor, actually you will not have a problem with it since now, there is no sponsor approval requirement for driving license application. You can register with us with ur old id and when the time comes that u already have the new id from ur new sponsor u can submit it to us and change it fr the old one.

For the transport, we have free transport going to that area. Once you guys registered i will refer u to our supervisor in charge of the transport so u can arrange it with him. 

About the timing, our training hours is fr 7:30am - 12:30 pm and 3pm - 10 pm. but there will be some changes during the ramadan : from 7am straight to 11 pm only 5pm-6pm break. I will keep u posted.

Can u please give me ur email add so i can give u the complete details.

Should u have other queries, pls. don't hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Mary Ann

I hope You are Fine.. One of my friend told about your school which is very good for taking driving Class.. I want to take admission in your school but i have some questions . Now a days I am changing my sponsor I have Id of My Old Sponsor which is valid until 3rd Aug 2011.. Now I can take admission on that Id But when i will near to take licence then may be my sponsor changed and then I will have Id of this New company.. SO it will create some problem for me.???My 2nd question is Can Your Bus Can pick and drop me From AL.Mansoora?? I have 2 more person with me they also want to take admission . i want to have class after 1 : 00 Pm until 5:00 pm between this time.ANd how much i have to pay for Full Curse of 40 days..I will wait for Your Reply...

for the full course the school is giving up to 4 test chances, the additional test is at the discretion of the Traffic Department with the Captain's approval.

AS I KNOW IF U HAVE FULL COURSE U HAVE 5 TIMES EXAMS....

Thank you for raising your observations.

I am sorry if you encounter some hassles during the registration but I am not in the position to make any comment on that as I haven't verified it with my colleagues yet but for sure I will discuss it with them.

Regarding the Traffic Department and test chances. I would like to inform you that the School has no control over the Traffic Department. What happened to your case is that you were given 2 test chances by them should you wish to take direct test. Since you prefer to take the short course, our School is giving you 1 test chance for that (for the test chances given by the Schools, you can verify it with other schools as all schools were given uniform # of test chances allowed for the student). I understand, you got the idea for the # of test chances from the form given at the Reception. At the form, it states there that for the short course THE SCHOOL will allow you to take 1 TEST CHANCE ONLY . If you failed on the 1st test, YOU WILL BE GIVEN ANOTHER 2 TEST CHANCES from the TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT.

To discuss further, all the schools are given a specific number of test chances for different courses offered and it is the discretion of the Traffic Department to give additional test chances to the students should they fail on the test.

About the driver's manual, I also raised same concern to the Management. Actually when the handbook was made most employees at the Management are Arabic and they are not very particular with the grammar or spelling.This is not only happening in our school but to other companies as well. Anyway, a new handy manual were printed and this will be released soon.

Mary

I recently went to Al Khebra to sign up. I have had a driver's licence for years but decided to do a few hours of driving school before doing the driving test because of the lunancy I have seen on the roads in Qatar. I haven't started the classes as yet but I made a few observations during my visit to Al Khebra.

1. THE NUMBER SYSTEM

You are required to take a number and wait your turn. Yet as I waited patiently for my number to be reached several persons Qataris and Indians just went straight to the counter ahead of me (without taking a number) and had their business dealt with without the person at the counter directing them to take a number and wait.

2. RED TAPE/ RUN AROUND - A WASTE OF PEOPLE'S TIME

When it was time for my number to be dealt with (according to the electronic gadget) I went to the counter. I was made to stand there for are good 2-3 minutes waiting to be acknowledged. When I was finally acknowledged by the gentleman at the counter he completed the paperwork. I told him I wished to be picked up and he pointed to a chart on the counter for me to indicate my zone. I did so. The gentleman made a note on the paperwork and then directed me to a lady for me to make my payment. I had no problem so far. When I went to the lady to pay. I had to tell her I wished to be picked up. (I thought it odd because the information was right in front of her.) By this time the gentleman had moved from his position. The "Cashier" then directed me to a lady who was walking around the customer service area looking busy because (listen to this now) that lady had to look at the same paper on the counter

with me in order to determine my zone for pick up and that lady had to tell both of us the zone before the cashier could do anything. I then had to wait for the cashier to complete a transaction she started after sending me to the other end of the counter. I was a little baffled at the waste of human resources. Why wasn't a copy of the paper with the zones printed and given to the cashier??? Is it a form of job creation??

3. NUMBER OF TESTS

I am new to this country and I accept things are done differently. Maybe there is a good explanation for this but I can't understand the logic. The traffic department gave me a paper stating I had TWO chances to take the the test. It appears Al Khebra has power to over rule the Traffic Department. The more classes you pay Al Khebra for is the more chances they give you to take the test. Because I opted to do the least number of driving classes Al Khebra reduced my chances by one. If I had paid for more classes I would have been entitled to up to 4 classes!! I think that is outrageous and should be examined by the Traffic Department and is no different from bribery. I say this because, the more I pay the driving school the more chances I have to take the test?!!!??? Something is not right about that. If there must be a limit to the number of times one can take the test the Traffic Department should stipulate the number of times everyone is permitted to take the test within a specific time frame. Like applying for a US visa. One should not be deprived of chances to take the test simply because you pay for less lessons. Why limit the number of chances? Both the government and the driving schools would earn more revenue if there was no limit on the number of chances you get to take the test. Think about it, people who are determined to have a driver's licence would pay the necessary fees to take the test.

4. THE DRIVER'S MANUAL

The manual is a good idea BUT ... The English is atrocious!!! Someone fluent in English should have been employed to vet it before it was printed. It is embarrassing for a company like Al Khebra to be distributing that. It definitely will confuse persons whose first language is not English. As an English speaker trying to learn Qatar's road rules Al Khebra may as well have printed it in Arabic because I don't understand most of what they are trying to say. I would personally offer my service to rewrite the manual ... at a cost of course.

I would love to hear Al Kehbra's explanation for observation 3. Wish me luck with the lessons and the test.

Thank you for your interest in joining our school.

I will email you now the details.

Meann,

Hope this message find you well.

I would like to inquire about your packages. I was looking at your website but to no avail (or I'm not just looking enough). Can you send it to me via PM, also please include the rate for taking a direct exam, as one of my colleague is planning to take one.

Thank you.

P.S.

Also the requirements. I've read that there's no need for letter from the sponsor. Please advice.

u r welcome :)

Thanks Mary for the email. I shall use that email chain for any clarification or query.

Shehzad.

ty for that...

I will email you the updated and complete details ASAP.

Regarding the transportation, you can coordinate with Mr. Alfred/Filipino Supervisor. If you need further assistance, I can help you with it.

Dear Mary Ann,

First of all, I would like to appreciate your close coordination on this forum with those who are really seeking correct and authentic information.

I am also intending to attend 12 days driving lesson from Alkhebra. Could you please help to provide me more updated information on Lesson Fees, Timings, test attempts and transport facility to/from Al-Saad. I would appreciate your prompt response.

My Email is [email protected]

Best Regards,

Shehzad.

Im glad to hear about that ... Have a safe trip always ...

i enrolled at this school and passed the first time I took the test(Thank God!)..My instructor was very very patient in teaching me..He taught me almost all, if not all, of the things i should know about driving...

by the way, the theory thing helps me a lot..the handbook and CD, too!:D

the money thing, i did not encounter with my instructor..it may exist...but I believe not only in this school but in ALL schools...all I know is u have choices..make your move! :D

I am not sure where u got the information about the test result though i can verify i as i will be reporting soon. Its my 1st time to know that the number of failures are that high ...

I cant make any comment also about the roundabout thing as I do not know the real story but it's really very weird that instructors doesn't know that students who are taking test might have been tested in the roundabout. It is the discretion of the traffic dept. police to take the students where ever he likes during the test and mostly they had it on the roundabouts. So all instructors are aware of it and driving at the roundabout is part of their training. All students are also given CD's for their visuals and roundabout driving technique is also included.

Anyway, thank you for the info. i will discuss this with the person concern to help us improve our services.

Well, someone need to assist this. Last Thursday driving test, there are 40 students for testing only 5 passed! Gosh! Does it shows that the police was sooo mean or the teaching process are not good?

One student said that he was tested in the round about and his instructor didn't teach him the right driving technique. He failed!

He said the instructor answered that, "He's not expecting that the student will be tested in round about". Duh..?!

Just curious cos I'm scouting for a driving school. I'm planning to enroll. But I'm considering Al Khebra so I gathered information.

Good Evening!

Thank you for your suggestions but pardon me, Sir I think you should know all the details 1st before making any comments as I understand you are also a professional, am i right?

As per the case of Mr. Marbut, we have a SPECIAL Memorandum of Agreement) between his company & our school about training of their employees with us. Everything are stated there & it is the responsibility of their company to explain to them every details. If u noticed I highlighted the word SPECIAL , coz our company deal with them as per their specifications/conditions and I guess it was not properly explained to their staff. For your information, it is the company who pay for their training & im sure no company will allow themselves to be cheated.

am sorry to say this 1 has to eat each and the instructors do this coz of the bad pay they get just 1000QR in case of anything happening to the car its him or her. but i sorry for wht happened to you

anyway just a short comment guys,, Its just theres a lot of bad things i heard from this driving school,, but actual to all the people complaining about the said driving school well, well your all wrong, remember, your enrolling for a "DRIVING LESSON" so that means you'll be students and not a teacher or a principal. ya you are paying to be a student, and learn, but all the instructor here have there different way to teach there students, actually lately i heard that my instructor have complain from one of his former student,, so sad, cause he is really a good teacher, and all the people at al khebra are really good, actually all of them are nice, special one of the lady in the cashier, the one have mole in her face^^.. but anyway ,,, hope some guys you wont believe from the bad comment about the school, its really good to learn here at al khebra^^

Hi,

Congrats! I am glad to hear that ... drive safely always :)

I passed the exam (one take) and finally got my license! I took short course (12 hours)flexi schedule with 9 different instructors... based on MY experienced, all of them are nice and each one of them had given me their own techinique and style on how to drive and how to pass the test.

Once u registered, they will give you the freebies im not sure if they still have calendar... hmm dried mangoes, sure...

Btw, just want to let u know that I am not from Sales Dept...

Please let me know your email address, i will give u all the details ... thanks for that. May i know where is his place?

My friend would like to enroll for the first time with kebra and can you please tell me the procedure for a beginner and will there be transportation for him to be collected from his place

As a sales person for a promotion you can give and it is not called bribing but a good advantage as marketing for your company and please get those mango sweets from philipines ;) anna maskara

hehehe ur funny, i dont like them to think that i am bribing u coz u posted nice mssg 4 me. ... hope u understand ... but if u really want one i can buy u 1 fr phils. when im back ...

Any gift or calendar from your company for me

hi,

thank you for the nice mssg. and compliment ... the reason y i am defendng my company is that because we are really trying hard to resolve every issues to satisfy our customers ... though i am on my vacation, i will still try my best to attend to our customer's complaints ...

I already replied to your queries ... kindly check. thank you

I appreciate your honesty for your company and keep doing the good work dear. God bless you

mae-ann, I don't feel bad of what you said. actually you don't need to correct me because i knew that driving school and traffic are different institution.

What I'm trying to say that, student's standing to his instructor will affect his chance of getting DL the earlier he wants it. Let say that, if the instructor will not advise that the student is qualified for the test, how can a traffic police conduct him a test if no recommendation from your side?

Now, the students opt to give "gift" to instructors just to get the favor of his instructor and provice him good teaching and driving technique and immediate recommendation for driving test.

I hope you get what i mean.

PLzz i need detail for the charges of driving course and can u provide transport from old airport.....waiting for ur answer...

I just want to clarify things, pls. dont feel bad if i will correct u. Ive been working with Al Khebra for 2 yrs. & i can say that it is really not possible. Instructors are not even allowed to go to Traffic Dept. even us are not even allowed to transact business inside. Trust me its really not possible.

Yes, i understand that they are separate institution but the recommendations will come from the instructor. Therefore, if a student "smells good" to the instructor he will get a highly recommendation.

No offense mae-ann, I sense how you cared for your company, but this is the reality. Well, if you can do something for a change, then fine.

Having lower salary is not an excuse for any form of wrongdoings or cheating ... i would also like to inform u also that the school and traffic department is different institution. Our school is a private institution and traffic department is a government. So nobody can influenced the traffic dept. to fail u on the test. Even the School Manager can't influenced them.

Maybe, this is a norm in every driving school. It does not occur only in Al Khebra but in other school also. Instructor's salary is very small so they resort to take money from students as extra income.

Filing a complain in the management is the right way if the student is not there anymore. Otherwise it will jeopardize their schooling, such as delayed recommendation for driving test, failed Driving test, and worst of it is failure to get a Driving License.

So, to avoid these inconveniences, the student will "just go with the flow".

Thank you for letting us know about your complaints but i dont think that this is not the right place to raise the issues. I would suggest that you directly email your complaints to our Management ([email protected]) to take some actions in case you wanted to change your instructors.

Since I am on my vacation, I will ask them to conduct a meeting to all instructors about the complaints and issue a more strict policy or worst termination for those who will be proven doing such act.

Another advice to anyone, please don't tolerate any wrongdoings like these, complain if you encounter such. "Noone will be cheated, if we will not let ourselves be cheated."

On our part, this issue was already brought up and again I will email them for the follow up.

Umm....the observation of Mr. Adam Mclean is the same with my husband.. that's what he told me. To add to his observation, according to one of your employee there, it's the technique of the instructors to take money from the students. They seems to be not enthusiastic in teaching the students, not unless they receive money as gift from the students.

Mae-ann, I hope your management can do something about these corrupt drivers.

i have nothing to do with those who post negative comments for any gain! neither i m idle to put up any complain against khebra, what i shared my views & experiences faced by my friends.

thats it, understood!!

thank you for ur advice, but i am not the type of person who will just keep quiet and would just accept accusations without doing any actions.

@Refined soul, if ur accusations are true then y not file complaint with ur instructor rather than talking here or maybe u r just 1 of our detractors who are posting negative comments for their gain?

& a part of one more advice to mean... please ignore this user blocked 3,4 times due to his nasty comments & behaviour towards ql girls... i know him since his beginning!!

a piece of advice...ignore the comment of refined soul. infact ignore this user :-)

m not talking of any of ur employee, infact all of them are corrupt, had been experienced with some of my friends! u dont need to say sorry for mistakes of other people, by the way when are u back from vacations?

In behalf of Al Khebra Management, I am deeply sorry for the bad experience you had with 1 of our instructors. The subject was already brought up to the Management as I cannot attend to it at the moment as I am on my vacation. May I request that you cooperate with us to formally file the complain so we can take immediate action against your instructor.

I would like to emphasize also that it is not right to generalized things. In every companies there are erring employees. So it is not fair to say that Al Khebra is a "crap, not loyal, dishonest, etc". There are employees who are giving their best to satisfy the customers and live up with the company standards.

Thank you and hoping for your cooperation.

never join al-khebra, its a crap... instructors behaviour is very bad &they are asking for money every time, they have nothing to show loyality towards their job & learners.

they are the best in Qatar they are under Government of Qatar we can contact 44588644/618/935 [email protected]

Hi,

I am really sorry for the bad experience you had with our instructor. I suggest that it would be better if you will file complaint against your instructor, you need some action, right?

Regarding the memo,all instructors are aware that we have a policy about all the things u mentioned. Anyway, i will inform them about ur complaint.

I wish that I can attend to ur problem personally but currently i am on my vacation right now, all I can do is to relay ur mssg.

If you want u can send me private mssg. and tell me your instructor's name n other details so I can resolve ur problem.

In every company, there are erring employees, if u will not cooperate how can we discipline them. So, i need ur help for that. Rest assured that ur identity will be disclosed.

Thank you.

I would like to mention that as is not like what u have said. Infact I myself have taken be license from the same driving school and was a good experience.

So I would suggest speak to the instructor explain and make the most of it.

You should go and make a official complaint to the management in khebra so that they are able to take action against these drivers

TO ALKHEBRA MANAGEMENT

Here is some points that i observed during practical test driving!I will not mentioned my car # for me & his identity.

1.The trainer is keep on phoning his obviously girlfriend.

* How he can teach me well like that?He should focus on us.

2. When i made mistakes he is mad at me.Remember that i'm a customer to deserved good teaching & proper training.Consider that we have the same race.

*(i'm a student like a new born baby)

3. He is not friendly, and you're intimidating to ask question becoz'of he might answer esp when he's on the phone.

4.There's no assessment regarding previously & there's no points to review regarding next schedule.

5. He is always hurry to go. he must be finished my time schedule.( maybe he's gf is waiting to him)

6. We are feel nervous when i'm on the steering wheel & affect our intention to learned esp on the road.

I am regret to published this letter. This is not only for my own good but for your company reputation. This a negative feedback. You should have a MEMO for all the driver for the above concern. I hope in the remaining days of my schooling, i wish CHANGES will upon on them.

Respect, teach us well & guide us.As per Whytenights said above,they are very very RUDE & sarcastic if you commit mistakes.wohah!

My colleagues in my company is asking me about driving because they want to enroll also. How i can refer your school in that way? We paid some cost for our driving, so we deserved to learned well to pass our test & to get our license.

More Power!

Sorry for the inconvenience ...

Kindly check your email, i already emailed your schedule.

Miss mheann,

Good Morning!

I called your office several times but your landphone seems so busy or not wroking & i tried also to ring Talha but his phone is not on service!I just want to follow up only my application. I enrolled last 12 March 2011 & they said i have to wait for 10 to 15 days which is the 12th days now.

I took the 7-8pm schedule. Could you check it for me or maybe give me the contact person to address this matter.

Thanks,

Marvin 77817305

Hi,

He can start from tomorrow at 6pm for the practical lesson & at 7pm for the free theory classes. :)

Goodluck!

ok madame, ill check

Maeann,

Just opened my QL. I have a pm to you.

thanks.

May I ask for his admission no. so I can check it with the system ? Can u give me also his preferred time for the training so I can follow-up with the Reception.

Thank you.

Maeann, how long will it take before the classes started after the enrollment? My husband enrolled a week ago but till now no update. Thanks.

You can now avail the new reduced course fees at Al Khebra Driving School.

Please feel free to contact us at 4451-6353/4451-6782 or call Talha at 55169283.

Thank you.

Thank you for your interest in joining our school.

Since you have the Phil. license, you have the option to take short course(12 days)and half course (25 days).

We also have the free bus transport passing your area, you can discuss about it with the supervisor once you registered.

Can you please give me your email add so I can email you other information and details for your reference.

Regards,

Talha Nasser

Hi Meann,

I already have a Philippines Drivers License and would like to have a Qatar Drivers License. How can I get one? Is there a need for me to take a full course? Can you send me details, requirements and course fees? Do you also have a pick-up/drop off service? I live in the Najma area near the Crazy Traffic Signal.

Hi again,

I sent you the email on your gmail account but i wonder y it bounced back ... do u have other email add?

will email you now the answers to your queries...

thank you.

Miss Meann,

Good Day!

I want to enroll this week for full course class.I have a NOC dated august 2010, it still valid? How much the rate now?How about transportation, It is free of charge? Im living in New Salata. What's the transport arrangement? Im out of the office at six! Do you have class beyond that? Lastly, could u refer some instructor who can teach me well & not dealing with "Under the Table"/Every body said that if you want the techniques, just give them any kinds! (Money, hala, Liquour etc.)Please send to my e-mail @ [email protected] @ 7781 7305. Awaiting for your fast action.

Need driving license? All interested student who wished to join our school will also be entitled for a raffle coupon ... hope to serve you soon ...

Please be informed that there will be an increase in the rates for the training in all driving schools.

FYI.

Already sent the reply .... goodluck!

meann_hernandez ive sent you a message about direct test. would appreciate a response.

wow ...that's great ...congratulations !

always remember to drive safely ... be patience on the road ...

God bless and take care po.

meann = tanx for d response..

dat s just my option if i failed d exam but Luckily and tanx god i passed already d exam just dis morning..tanx to my filipino instructor who is very supportive..car No. 71 ..

=to those who want to have driving license go to al-khebra..

NOTE: just be serious and focus for what ur doing and keep in mind all techniques that have been discuss to u..CONGRATZ To Me...:D

meann = tanx for d response..

dat s just my option if i failed d exam but Luckily and tanx god i passed already d exam just dis morning..tanx to my filipino instructor who is very supportive..car No. 71 ..

=to those who want to have driving license go to al-khebra..

NOTE: just be serious and focus for what ur doing and keep in mind all techniques that have been discuss to u..CONGRATZ To Me...:D

I will call you to discuss further your inquiry...

For the short course you can take 1 test chance from the school, if you failed on the 1st test then you can ask direct approval from the Traffic Department (Captain)for another chance (up to 2 test chances)& pay QR 50 test fee (Traffic Dept.) & QR 100 car rental ( school).

Meann = wat if i failed for the short course w/c is d 12hrs driving lesson dat is one chance Only right?!..

can i still take d direct driving Test w/c i will pay 150QR only?..

reply ASAP...tanx..

I have my indian license and i know driving.I had a full course and failed tests 6 years back and left doha and i am back. what do u suggest. is there any pickup drop service

I am in crazy signal, airport road

77996490

Senthil

Are you willing to cooperate with us to resolve the issue? Can you please email to me the details, rest assured that we will keep it confidential.

Thank you.

Meann - Yes indeed.

I'll email you Sir all the details ..thank you for your interest.

Have a nice day !

Ms. Meann,

Good day!

I plan to take the full course by the first week of February. Preferred time is 6:00pm onwards. My accomodation is in Airport road near Toyota. What are the possible arrangements to get me from my place to your driving school.

My email add is [email protected], please send details.

Thank you very much.

Thank you for informing us, I will raise the issue to the Management.

May I ask if you also experienced it with your instructor? Your cooperation will be appreciated to resolve the issues.

"If everybody will keep quiet, no issues will be resolved, more will be victimized and "wrongdoings" will not be stopped. I appreciate your concern.

Regards,

Mary Ann Hernandez

Meann -

1) just to let you know the rest room is still pathetic.

2) This is what i observed. after the test results, the instructor is busy with his mobile and asking everyone 'have you cleared the tests ?' if the answer is Yes. immediately the car is stopped.. asked the student to be inside the car and the instructor meet the person who cleared the test and demanding money.

and am surpirsed to hear this from each all the instructors (irrespective of their nationality) .. 'dont forget your instructor'..

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kabayan, baka alam n'yo po kung anong procedure sa pag update ng Qatar Driving License from with glasses to no glasses? Balak ko kasi ang magpa LASEK Eye Surgery sa atin. Hopefully, pagbalik dito sa Qatar di na po ako mag susuot ng glasses while driving. Salamat po.

Thank you for the nice comment you posted here.

About your question, If you will come here in qatar for just a visit, you can drive here with your Omani license till your visit visa expires.

I was having Qatar driving licene and was driving in Qatar, recently I have shifted to Oman and applied for Oman licence, Here Authority gave me licence for Oman based on Qatar Licence and eye check up but they have taken the Qatar Licence. I need to go back to Qatar for next six months repeatedly and need to drive cars

My question is

How I can get my Qatar Licence back?

Can I drive in Qatar with Oman Driving Licence/

Please advice

I got my licence only after joining the AL KHEBRA school, my wife also got driving licence from AL KHEBRA - initially I was with AL RAYYAN == very bad - corrupt - i was not knowing hence no proper training - i failed.

But at AL KHEBRA everybody was very cooperating and I could get my licence because of that only

Very good school - at least it was when I was a student in 2008

33362482

Email sent

I am really sorry for my late reply ...

Are you still interested to join? Would you mind to give me your contact details so i can discuss further about your queries ...

we had a problem with our communication system that time ...sorry for the inconvenience.

Hi Ms Meann,

Thanks for a lot of useful information. I have been in Doha for over a month now and completed all my residence formalities.

The next process is to get a driving license. I have shortlisted Karwa and AlKhebra and would be happy to join your school if pick up and drop service is provided to Al Dafna area, near the Corniche.

I have an Indian Driving license and have over 4 years of driving experience in my home country. Please send me a detailed email about the following as I have not been successful in getting through to your customer care on Phone. I know there is an interactive voice response system but have never made it to the customer care personnel despite trying for the past one week.

1. How do I get my Indian license validated and enroll for 12 class course?

2. Do I have to attend theory classes as well

3. What are the fees for a 12 class course and how many tets are included in this

4. Do you have facilities for eye test etc.

5. When can I start my classes?

6. If all goes well, how many days wil it take to get a license.

Please send in your response asap to [email protected].

Many thanks.

Vivian

Email of all the details sent..

Please send me all the details, including fees, pick up time if i want to start at 6am...

thank you, my email [email protected]

soo bad

www.alkhebradriving.com

- NOC validity is 1 year after the date of issuance so it would still valid after your vacation.

- You cannot take the Direct test after you had the training and failed. It should be direct test 1st, then if you fail then that's the time you can decide to register for the training.

Nothing we can do to make it earlier since you only have limited time now ... the only help I can give you is to monitor the scheduling program & check if there will be available instructor on your preferred time but it will also take time.

Anyway, i'll try my best to help you, for free ...no additional charges.

hi meann... what your company's website... tnx..

Hi!

Thanx for the reply.

I am expecting my monthly family visit w.e.f. 17.10.10, hence the deadline. I had already taken the NOC Letter from Company, dt.07.10.10; if I decide to commence the Training on 22.11.10, would this same NOC Letter be valid, or would I need to get a Fresh one issued?

Although I am confident over my driving abilities, I'd still rather take the 12-Days Training, then take the direct driving test (is this OK?), and in the worst case, surely I will have some extra chances?!

Is there any other way to hasten the process...the cost doesn't matter, but do mention it. Regards.

We are sorry to inform you that we are not offiering the 5 days refresher course anymore, the least is 12 days.

About the transport from Villagio, yes sir, our free bus transport passes thru that area.

Should you still be interested to join, i can email you all the details for your reference.

Thank you.

We regret to inform you that we are not offering the 5 days refresher course anymore, the least is 12 days . For this, it is not possible to get your license before 16 of October unless you would go for the direct test without taking any training.

For the service, we provise free bus transport for that place.

Should you be still interested, please let me know and I will be glad to assist you.

Thank you for your interest in our school.

In response to your queries:

- Since you have an Indian driver's license you can take the short course for 12 days

- we have a free bus transport passing to your place (Al Hilal) along the road. You can aranged it with the driver for the timing once you registered.It's a round-the-clock service for students.

Sorry for my late reply ... yes, sure can you give me your contact details so i can discuss with you the full details ...

this is the thread i'm looking last week..

Ms. Meann,

I just wanted to know, after failing direct test, and I want a refresher course is that possible?...It is my first time doing this test specially the parkings, so I'm not clear about any rules...I heard there's a five days course...

And do you have a transport from Villagio at early morning..if I want to take the lessons...

Awaiting for your reply...

kindest Regards,

mickeydcz

Hi Ms Hernandez

I hold a valid Indian Driving License, a valid Indian International Driving License, and a valid Republic of Congo Driving License. I have just received the relevant documents from my Company as required for Driving License procedures.

In my opinion, I may be able to pass the Test within a 5-Days Refresher Course; presuming I am eligible for a Direct Road Test. However, I need to get my License as early as 16 October 2010.

A reasonable additional cost for the urgency does not matter; but is it possible to complete everything within this period thru Al Khebra? Also, I would require pick-up and drop-off from Al Handasa Compound (Nearby Crazy Signal) in Najma. Timings would be AnyTime after 05:30PM.

Your assistance is appreciated.

Hi Meann...

I am planning to join Al Khebra for my driving classes. I have the Indian lisence and hence I believe I would only have to take the short course. My office hours are from 7am-3pm and I am staying at Hilal, near to Al Emadi Hospital. I would like to know if you have pick & drop service in this area after 4pm...

HI Ms. Meann_hernandez,

Can you please send me the price for the short,half, full course, and the number of days for each.

I have already taken direct test, 2 times failed, but I already passed signal and parking, so I need only the road test. I took this in Karwa without training. But the police there suggested me to have short course and get 1 chance or 1 maybe. I would like to discuss this matter to you via phone or PM. Can it be possible kabayan? thanks

To Mr. Justindy - full course is for 40 days (QR 2270) . As per the availability i cant tell at the moment depends on the timing u would prefer.

To Ms. Tooba24 - In behalf of the Management, I thank you for recommending our school. Have a safe trip always!

Its already been said several times by several QL users but I would like to give my recommedations as well that I have taken my DL from AL Khebra few years back and its the best place in Doha. The instructors were qualified and the staff was cooperative too. I personally had a good experience there.

How much would it cost for a full course, I am planning to enroll after the eid holidays, and what are the available schedules?

U r most welcome, just happy to be of help .

In response to your quesries, since she got her license she can have the ff. options:

- she can take direct test w/o training

- she can have short course -12 days or half course (25 days)

Location:

Abu Hamour (near MES Indian School & Messameir Police Station / back of Wooqod)

Phone no. : 4451-6353 / 4451-6782

Dear Ms Meann

I am impressed by what you are doing on this website. Thank you.

My wife arrived in Doha with a valid Egyptian License as well as an international driving license. She has been driving for 18 years now. I would like to ask for the following:

1. What are her options? Can she take the test rightaway?

2. Can you provide a description of where Al-khebra driving school is located?

3. Can you provide a phone number to speak to you in person.

Your assistance is most appreciated.

just sent u an email....thank you

My e-mail ID is [email protected].

thnx n kind regards

C Boy

Oh dear I hope they were not very rude and insulting like giving you racial abuse without apologising. That would be awful because I have been in that situation and its very upsetting.

Now I understand coz earlier you said its about collecting ur license & licenses are collected from the Traffic Dept. that made me confused.

Anyway, you should have complained about it so we can resolve the issues.

In behalf of the Management, my apology.

meann the rudeness of your co-workers had nothing to do with the traffic department.

Sorry about that, our lines are always bc these days ...

Our office timing for Ramadan is 7am - 12 noon and 7pm to 10 pm.

I am sorry for the bad experience you had but if it is related to your license then it must be from Traffic Dept.... please be informed that Traffic Dept. & our school are totally different institution it so happened that the traffic dept. is located inside the school.

I am trying to send you email thru QL but I wonder y its not allowed anymore ???

May I ask for your email address pls.?

hi meann,

i tried calling al khebra this afternoon but nobody pickup the phone. just want to know your office hours. i want to enroll for lessons.

Thanks....i wil b waiting for ur mails

I will email u all the details you needed to acquire the license.

about the guys, sure they are irritating people even their juniors... :(

dont lead the thread towards bashing 1... ;)

alkhebra staff is rude because of their beauty...

my support in favor of school always... coz i had been part of school sometime back...

lol rezy.. No man... There are these 3 guys working there who thoroughly irritated me when I went to collect my license... The trainer though as I said was good.

Al Khebra's instructors are fine but rest of the staff is VERY VERY VERY RUDE.. Bunch of idiots, retards and good for nothing jokers.

Thnx for ur quick reply.

I forgot to tell u this - I have a Valid Indian License.

I have completed all the neccessary documentations now with me including NOC n Eye test.

SO pls advise me further on this.

thnx again

Sadiq

Dear meann_hernandez,

I have lost my UAE DL which was valid till 2017.

I am in Qatar for last 3 months and I badly need a Qatar DL.

Can I apply for the License if I lodge a police complaint?

Or is it possible to give a Direct Test as I was still driving the car 4months ago in UAE.

Pls advise me about the course of action.

Thanks in advance for your kind reply.

Sadiq

Sorry to say but there is a policy from Traffic Dept. if u cant present any valid license then you really have to take the full course. You will not be allowed to take the direct test.

kindly checked ur email...i replied there

Mean i have an international drivers license( expired ) Philippine license( Valid ) but both of them I only have is photocopy. Can I just present the photocopy to apply for a direct exam??? The original is back home.....if direct exam will not be allowed what would be the best,economical and shortest way to get a qatar license. Salamat sa Advise........

(Please advise Cost also)

Congratulations, u got ur license!

Thank you for recommending our school.

Unfortunately we don't offer the 5 days refresher course now but I will still TRY to convinced the Manager if someone is interested (only for 1st timer who will take the direct test).

Have a safe driving!

Giving something to your trainor is really upto you. But, usually trainors become more friendly, helping and agile when you give something.

For those professional drivers (in their country) who wish to obtain driving license in Qatar, I recommend 5-day referesher course (only) in Al Khebra.

I already passed the exam.

Sorry to hear about the hassle.

Our School is a private institution & Traffic Department is a government. It so happen that they are inside the School premises. It is the Traffic Department who are responsible for scheduling the test date of the students. By the time you came, there was a test for the ladies and males are not entertained. Test dates for ladies are not fixed, it changes every month.

Should you inform me the exact date when you are coming then definitely I will mentioned to you if they can accommodate you or not.

About the NOC, you shouldn't encounter problem with the dates since the validity of it is 1 year after issuance.

I have just read this now. I went there 3 times in your area just for the registration. The second time...was because it was for the Ladies only. On the third time also, I was denied by the Traffic Department personnel on the desk. His reason was because the stamped date on my NOC letter is not the current date. However, due to my presistence I was able to persuade the other officer to accept my requirements. And, when I registered to your driving school, I was told by the counter that the 5-day refresher course was not available anymore since the previous day. It was good that your Pinay Information Staff helped me obtain what i want - a 5-day refresher course. Thanks to her! By the way, I wasted 150QR transpo on this.

So, my suggestion is please inform your would be applicants also re Traffic Department schedule (for Gents and Ladies) aside from the requirements.

i saw in ur add and vouture that both male and female have waiting room but once i took start taking my class i never find a wating room for male. no place to wait for stundent if they come before the class time had to stand out in summer. pls change ur add material or provide a waiting room bcos summer is just starting now. god nows how ll student manage in comming months.

i saw in ur add and vouture that both male and female have waiting room but once i took start taking my class i never find a wating room for male. no place to wait for stundent if they come before the class time had to stand out in summer. pls change ur add material or provide a waiting room bcos summer is just starting now. god nows how ll student manage in comming months.

In response to your queries :

- since u have Indian driver's license you can have the following options:

1. take direct test without training

2. take direct test with 5 days refresher course

3. take short course for 12 days

4. take half course for 25 days

For the direct test with refresher course, u will be scheduled 5 days training b4 ur test date.

For short & half course, training will be schd.2 weeks after admission.

U can also avail the 9pm-10pm sched. at the discounted rate ( if there will be avail. slots after u have ur admission) usually they can start immediately for this sched.

Hi,

I am planning to move to Doha in next 2 months.

Could you please me know, the following

a) How fast I can get a driving license

b) Whether having a International Driving License will help. - I am from INDIA ?

Please advice

Thanks

Which Traffic Dept. are you going? Traffic Dept. inside our school opens only in the morning from 7:30-11am ...

Yeah, no need to present the International driver's license ... i will be glad to assist u in case u need my help ... :)

if i m not wrong, the instructor of every driving school says for money, and if dont give them... their behaviour gets rude... i took my driving license from Al-Khebra and i found staff and instructors very cooperative... i must say khebra is leading in the list of driving schools here....

Ma'am only my International Driver's License is expired. But, my Philippine Driver's License is not. With International Driver's License expired, perhaps I will just not present it to them. What do u think?

Hoping to see you there this afternoon after going to Trafic Department.

not all instructors are like that, only some of them... but we should not tolerate things like that by giving in to them, after all, whether we pass the exam or not is not up to them, it is up to the police giving the test.. so if we refuse to give them anything, i don't think they can do anything about it... so don't give in to any instructors asking you for money...

... then they should be SACKED and sent home anyway. It is different when you pass the test and reward your instructor with a 'gift' to show your appreciation.

What would happen to my husband if he would approach his boss everyday and ask him for money for no reason at all? His salary is stipulated in his contract, that's it! Just like everybody elses!

thanks for support ...

we r really trying our best to resolve some issues ...

about the bashers, yeah they are everywhere, i just don't mind them ...mostly those who failed does it & they blamed it on the school.

To Mr. Xzxjacs, i cant understand how u judged me like that ... u dont even know me ... & btw, my company is not paying me for the Marketing this is voluntary works ... i am concern for everybody, in this way i can relay problems to Management & help them resolve it to serve our customers better ... Drive safely!

To Mr. Asakamokadto,

Thank you for the nice comment . About the toilet, i will relay your message to the Management so we can do some action about it . Enjoy your driving & be safe always!

I am sorry for my late reply ... r u still interested for the 5 days refresher course? If u do, it would cost you QR 700. ( QR 50 - test fee , QR 100 - car rental fee, QR 550 - for 5 days refresher course - you will be scheduled 1 hour per day for 5 days prior to the date of your test) .

yes Alumnar, will be taking road test soon.. i agree with you on the people getting money from students, if anyone encountered that, they should report it to the school management,.. true there are "rumours" going on about "some" instructors asking money or whatever favours from the students.. i haven't experienced it though as my instructor is nice and have never asked for anything in return.. to anybody experiencing that kind of treatment, don't be afraid to lodge a complaint to the management, provided, you can support your allegations..

... and ignorant people who will not accept that they failed because they actually need to know how to drive!!!

mjamille, are you doing your lessons? My nanny had her test today, failed but she knows and accepts why and knows it is her fault - instead of blaming it on anybody they can think about!!!

Learn your road signs, learn how to drive first.

If anybody tries to get money from you, go to the management and report them! That's what they are there for!!! Then action can be taken!

As for Meann working in HR - so what??? Is that a problem??? She is surely a competent and decent person who I have all the pleasure to know. And if you are so sure she works in HR - tell your dear friend to report those instructors who are asking for money to Meann. She can deal with that situation better than listening to you whining on a public forum!

Alumnar, i agree with you, meann is a nice person, and also the lady who works at the reception area, Grace is her name i think....

Don't trust her words. My friend tole me that she works in HR department of Al Khebra driving school. The Al Khebra driving school was only able to cheat trainers. One of my friends has a training class there. The teachers there only ask for money. And the manager and staff there are all rude. If you have paid for the training fee, they look you as a beast. They shout at you and are not responsible for your driving license. Lots of people failed and left there. So don't trust this guy and don't trust Al Khebra.

Al Khebra is a very professional school and I can only (once again) praise the attitude of the instructor who is at the moment teaching my nanny and preparing her to pass the driving test. And thank you to Meann for the dedication to the school and answering the online questions - do you know of any other school who does that?

I hold a valid license and have also been given an exam date by the traffic department. the refresh course is just to know what the examiner expectation are..... day. How much it will cost? how many driving hours?

this is the first time i heard that al khebra is giving only 1 test after 40days training... is it even possible?

i took full course there and they give me 4 chances and 1 more from the traffic officer incase I did failed the first 4 attempt.

best instructor and best place to get your car license. :D

only i thing i hate about the place is their toilet :(

You can take 5 days refresher course if you have a valid license.

I'm sorry to say but you have to take the full course since your licenses were already expired.

I would be interested on taking a 5 days refresh course, i have over 10 years of driving experience, could you please let me know if is feasible at your school? and how much will you charge?

I have more than 7 years experience in driving with 2 sessions driving lesson provided from company and 5 months driving experience in KSA. I also have local and international drivers license (expired last jan). Can I have an option of 5 days refresher course and then take exam? How much will it cost?

Nope we don't have ... city center is not covered by the free bus transport ... what other details you need to know ...

Do you have MOA for Qtel Employees? Do you also have bus transport in City Center Area? Please advise with details. Tyvm.

I thought ur from the Sales Department & I assume that u know everything on how to market ur products...

By asking for his contact details, there will be better understanding between clients & our side. Conversation whether though phone or personal is the easiest form of communication in which both parties can interact.

It is a part of our customer service to contact personally any interested parties and show their importance by giving them all the informations they need.

Hope u understand my concern.

Sorry for the late reply.

About ur query, the remaining days will not be refunded ... taking test on the 2oth day is only an option (ur choice) since most of the students are after their license.

a full course is 40 days with an option for the student to take a first try on the test on the 20th day, right. If the student pass and get the license, what happened to the remaining 20 days?

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"Why is my PM access blocked?"

I hope to see u personally ... i am eager to meet u ... ur such a nice person. Ty for ur hubby too ...

Ty also for being supportive of me. Take care always & God Bless !

Goodnight!

You are doing a great job. It is easy to attack hiding behind a username on this forum. If the poster complaining has nothing to hide he sure will have no problem giving his contact number out over private message. I have recommended this driving school to several people, including colleagues of my husband, who were satisfied customers. If the instructors get greedy it is not the fault of the driving school, they get paid what was agreed in the contract - take it or leave the job to somebody else! If one person rewards the instructor financially it does not mean they can assume every customer will do so.

For the 40 days course - QR 2210

The requirements:

- NOC/Sponsor letter addressed to Traffic Dept. stating that u can take driving lesson for light vehicle. Qatar ID# must be mentioned in the letter (should be printed in Company letter head)

- Copy of CR from the company

- Eye test for driving lesson (any optician)

- 4 pcs. passport size photos

- copy of Qatar ID

Al Khebra Driving School

451-6353/451-6782

Office hrs: 7:00-12:30/3-8pm

thnk u very much for the reply....could u let me knw how much would it cost for the entire course of 40 days...

and also wht documents one requires....i do not have ne contact no as of nw...but will get it shortly..if u cld flash ur no..i will get in touch wid u...

thnx...

why do you need his personal details

do u think he is fool that he can give you his cotact detail?just address his question do u give 1 chance for 40 days lessons if people are sponsored by company or not?as simple as that. :)

Since u dont have a license yet, u will have to take the full course for 40 days. (1 hr/day except friday). For the full course, u can take up to 5 test chances.

U have many options for the training:

- should u want to take the test after ur 20th days of training, u can do so. If you pass, then u can get ur license.

- If u fail on the 1st test, then u can continue with ur remaining training hours till u r ready for the next test & so on.

If u have other questions, just let me know. U can give me ur contact details so i can explain further.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

im just doing my job .... goodluck on your training and should u encounter any problem pls. let me know.

Mr. Faizkhan, I am glad that you already got ur license. Always remember to drive safely not only for u but also for the people you will encounter n the road.

Thank you for recommending our school.

hi..im new in qatar..n in due course would like to apply for a license...i dnt knw how to drive though..read ur comments abt ur company...

if u would be kind enough to let me knw the details on how to go about getting a license..i.e how many hours needeed n tests to be given...i may join ur training school thn

thnking u...

in my opinion it is the best school. i got training for 10 days and then appeared for the test and passed. Instructors are the best and i will highly recommend this school to the new learners.

regards

hi all..

currently i am taking driving classes from al khebra..and its really very good..i would recommend it to all..

and Meann ,you have been very helpful..

God bless all...

I will not blam any one ,I think there is some misunderstanding which made him unsatisfied ,but from AlKhebra Managment I did not expect such comments ,they shoy provide some solution

I did not see any mature answere from the AlKhebra Management like

-Give proper contact details whom should a student contact for such issue

-If some one is paying for Driving school there should be some standard rules for each school ....

I am not sure but why Al-Khebra does not provide any printed rules and regulations ( as per there experince with clients) which also should mention everything including the number of test etc etc...

In that way it will be more professional ,,,,Management of Al-Khebra Driving school ...Why do not you join Management school to take some lession or license..???

Thank you for the nice comment about our school.

We are really trying our best to provide good service to our clients.

Goodluck on your test!

Al kebra Driving schools is the best for my knowledge

because they do thier best to student.........but i am still going for school and awaiting for my test..........however i feel to say this to all doha's new comes student.

Thanks much for my instructor for helpng for

rules of driving.

thanks & regards

Balakrishan Sriskantharaj

Congratulations! You got ur license finally ...

Enjoy your driving & drive safely always .

Always remember that when u drive, u must also consider the safety of other people around aside from yourself :)

I got my driving license in Karwa Driving school, but I have to pay my own. But it's ok since I satisfied with this school with clear rules and also there is a tests before you entering the course, whether you should take 12 hours, 25 hours or 40 hours class. It's fair and I was lucky last week I passed the test in Karwa. I'm happy with this school. I recommend for all new comer in Doha..

but i am not really arguing with him, its just that i am trying to explain that there are some agreements between company & our Management that he might not be aware of. So before he can make any judgement, he should have consulted it with them, as we are just following the MOA signed and agreed by both parties ...

anyway, thanks for ur post & concern :)

To Mr Rezy, thank you for being supportive as always :)

the school which is best since it's begining,leading in competition with others,friendly atmosphere,with expert instructor's..

... BAADSHAH ...

Its ok Meann let him go experience other schools. He will learn his lesson when his teachers will ask him for money, use his phone to make international calls, and always come late & let him go early. Then he will understand whats cheating. Its point less arguing with him here

dont take the driving licence then just chill okay.

peace :)

Yes, It's my opinion, Al-khebra not good place for driving school. the worst I think in qatar, although I never try another school. everyone has right about her/his opinion. other can deny or follow. that's all... very bad

Now i can guess where u work ... it is unfair that u r discussing such issues here . Why dont u talked to ur company 1st before making bad comments & try to check the MOA that ur company signed with us ... we only follow the instructions of your company as per the Agreement between ur Company & our Management...

Silence will not solve any problem. We cannot solve any problem by saying bad things about the Company.

Hope u understand my concern.

How can AL-khebra give me only one chance test for 40 hours courses.. Some instructors said for 12 hours you have 2 times chances. Many of my friends they have the same issues, but they were silent. cos it's only my company suffering for course charge..

If you go to alkhebra from a company you have to know the rules there before come in to the course otherwise, alkhebra will cheat you badly...

Would u like to give me your contact details so I can discuss it with u properly ...

Is your company the one paying for your course? If so, I would suggest that you try to talk to your Company 1st coz I understand there are some companies who have arrangements with our Management regarding trainings and it is stated in the MOA.

U make it misunderstod, cos u're in charge in lakhebra.. :P

No we do not understand what you mean. Maybe your company is lying to you & trying to make you feel bad by saying howmuch money they are spending on you

yes, the Alkhebra manager and supervisor said I only have 1 chance even i was fail only in road test, Alkhebra try to make a lot of money from the company .. For me no problem at all even 10 times more to get the driving course 40 hours, but my company have to pay 10 times also course fee... there is conspiracy between....You all understand what i meant.

hopefully later alkhrbra will not do this again to another student that provided by company...

Enjoy your driving & Have a safe trip always!

Thank you for the nice comment about our school ...

We now have the bus transport service though in some areas where they can pick u up & drop u off... for ladies we provide private car for that .

Did 10 lessons, took the test, and passed, the teachers there are great

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Yeah...Its always the school.

When i got my license from there, i took 30days training & after my training was over i still had 2tests left. After i talked with the guy in the reception he gave me 2days training before the day of my test. I mean that's the best they can do and i really appreciate their service. I highly recommend that school to everyone. Only drawback is that they don't have a pick n drop service

Good day!

This is the 1st time that I heard that somebody complaint about the test chances ... maybe there are misunderstanding about this coz normally the school is giving 4 test chances and additional 1 from the Traffic Department.

May I ask which Company are you working with or you may call me direct so I can explain to you the details and we can resolve your problem.

Awaiting for your response.