Namsheed Muringolihas got his driving licence on February 18, 2014 (SUPPLIED)
An Indian strived for four long years to earn a driving licence in the UAE. He now dreams of making a movie of his attempts.
After spending almost Dh40,000 on 27 attempts and postponing his wedding, Namsheed Muringolihas at last got his driving licence on February 18, 2014.
The 28-year-old new driver says he changed 13 instructors in two emirates (Ajman and Sharjah) and even missed attending a family funeral in the process.
“I came to the UAE about 10 years ago, after my music albums and cinema plans went awry. For six years I worked in Nizwa Cafeteria, Sharjah. And because of long work hours, I could not take up driving. Then, when I got a chance to be part of a new business in Ajman four years back, I decided to open a driving licence file. In fact, Ibrahim Haji, a family friend, persuaded me to take up driving, so I could change my job and become a delivery staff and earn better,” says Muringolihas.
“I have changed at least seven driving instructors, taken four to five classes per day sometimes and even vouched offerings in the masjid back home. My relatives, too, began praying for my success. I used to earn Dh1,200 per month and spent a fortune on classes.”
“I never gave up hope. After every failure, I somehow managed money for the next test. Initially, I used to pay Dh360 for getting the closest test date - within 12 days. Later I began paying only Dh180 for a test date after 22 days. Driving instructors would insist on my taking 25 classes before each test. I would spend Dh35 per class for half-an-hour class
After spending almost Dh40,000 on 27 attempts and postponing his wedding, Namsheed Muringolihas at last got his driving licence on February 18, 2014.
The 28-year-old new driver says he changed 13 instructors in two emirates (Ajman and Sharjah) and even missed attending a family funeral in the process.
“I came to the UAE about 10 years ago, after my music albums and cinema plans went awry. For six years I worked in Nizwa Cafeteria, Sharjah. And because of long work hours, I could not take up driving. Then, when I got a chance to be part of a new business in Ajman four years back, I decided to open a driving licence file. In fact, Ibrahim Haji, a family friend, persuaded me to take up driving, so I could change my job and become a delivery staff and earn better,” says Muringolihas.
“I have changed at least seven driving instructors, taken four to five classes per day sometimes and even vouched offerings in the masjid back home. My relatives, too, began praying for my success. I used to earn Dh1,200 per month and spent a fortune on classes.”
“I never gave up hope. After every failure, I somehow managed money for the next test. Initially, I used to pay Dh360 for getting the closest test date - within 12 days. Later I began paying only Dh180 for a test date after 22 days. Driving instructors would insist on my taking 25 classes before each test. I would spend Dh35 per class for half-an-hour class
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