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Gaurav Prakash

Gaurav is the co-founder of Social Kandura. An entrepreneur, petrolhead and self-confessed tech nerd, he covers what's new in Dubai, from cars and gadgets to the city's latest openings.

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Dubai vehicle testing centres
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai to Open New Vehicle Testing Centres in Deira, Bur Dubai & MBR City

If you’ve ever driven across Dubai just to get your car tested or registered, you’ll know it’s not always the quickest errand—especially during...

UAE drivers refueling cars amid petrol price increase
AutomotiveLocal News

UAE Petrol Prices Surge in April 2026: Here’s What Drivers Will Now Pay

There’s a familiar end-of-month routine in the UAE—drivers pulling into petrol stations, checking prices one last time before midnight. This time, though, the...

Cars refuelling at Dubai petrol station UAE fuel prices April 2026
AutomotiveLocal News

UAE Fuel Prices Likely to Rise in April as Global Oil Markets Surge

Fuel prices are back in the spotlight across the UAE — and this time, the shift feels harder to ignore. With UAE fuel...

Dubai weather warning
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Police Warn Delivery Riders and Taxi Drivers as Heavy Rain Hits

The skies over Dubai have already started to shift, and anyone who stepped out this morning would have noticed the sudden drop in...

Dubai rain car damage compensation
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Rains Damaged Your Car? Here’s How to Claim Compensation Easily

Unexpected rain in Dubai has left many residents dealing with flooded roads, stalled engines, and damaged vehicles. If your car has been affected,...

Tesla free Supercharging UAE
AutomotiveLocal NewsTech

Tesla Offers Free Supercharging Across UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar Amid Regional Disruptions

In a move that’s already catching attention across the region, Tesla has rolled out free Supercharging across multiple locations in the UAE, Saudi...

The Elite Cars luxury showroom in Dubai featuring premium vehicles on display
Automotive

This Showroom Is Quietly Changing How the City Buys Luxury Cars

In Dubai, cars are woven into daily life–it’s a statement. They move through Downtown’s glass towers. They line up outside DIFC restaurants. They...

Abu Dhabi Tesla self-driving trials
Abu Dhabi Local NewsAutomotive

Abu Dhabi starts Tesla self-driving road trials for the first time

Abu Dhabi has officially entered the next phase of future mobility. The emirate has launched Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) road trials, marking the...

Dubai Launches Self-Driving Robot Taxis Ahead of 2026 Rollout
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Launches Self-Driving Robot Taxis Ahead of 2026 Rollout

Dubai has officially taken another bold step towards the future of transport. The city has launched fully autonomous self-driving robot taxis, developed by...

Safa Park car event Dubai
AutomotiveLocal News

Safa Park to Turn Into a Giant Open-Air Car Gallery for One Day

Dubai has a long-standing relationship with cars. From luxury models cruising through Downtown to vintage classics parked at weekend meets, automobiles are part...

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