Perhaps someone can enlighten me, but is there actually any licensing system here, driver training, etc?

I know in Canada we have a very lengthy system that people have to go through before they can get a license. Beginner's Permit, New Driver and finally a full license. This process can take two years.

I think the answer probably lies in actaully teaching Qatari's to drive, instead of handing them the keys to a Hummer 3 and saying go drive. It's like handing a child a loaded gun, and probably more deadly.