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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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UAE petrol prices
AutomotiveLocal News

UAE Petrol Prices Could Finally Drop in November

After three months of paying roughly the same at the pump, UAE drivers may finally catch a break. With global oil prices cooling...

Shary car sales
Abu Dhabi Local NewsAutomotive

Abu Dhabi’s New “Shary” Makes Buying & Selling Cars as Easy as Ordering Coffee

You know the drill: meeting up with a seller, carrying a thick folder of papers, dealing with payments, visiting service centres. It’s all...

Riyadh Motor Show 2025
AutomotiveSaudi Arabia

Riyadh Motor Show 2025 Is Back – And It’s Bigger Than Ever!

The countdown has begun. This December, the Riyadh Motor Show returns, promising an electrifying mix of speed, style, and technology. Car enthusiasts across...

Dubai EV chargers
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai to Add 100 EV Chargers Across Malls, Communities and Leisure Spots

Dubai’s shift towards sustainable mobility is gaining pace as Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed a new agreement with Parkin Company PJSC...

UAE Ranks Among World’s Safest Countries for Traffic Safety
AutomotiveLocal News

UAE Ranks Among World’s Safest Countries for Traffic Safety

The UAE has been ranked among the top four countries worldwide for traffic safety per 100,000 people. This recognition highlights the success of...

Dubai autonomous heavy vehicles
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai RTA Approves Framework for Autonomous Heavy Vehicles with Pilot Routes Across Logistics Hubs

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved a detailed regulatory framework for the operation of autonomous heavy vehicles. The move represents a...

Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Accelerates Autonomous Mobility at World Congress 2025

Dubai is preparing to host the fourth edition of the World Congress and Challenge for Self-Driving Transport on September 24–25, 2025, at the...

Tensor Robocar Dubai
AutomotiveLocal News

Tensor Robocar Dubai: World’s First Personal Self-Driving Vehicle Arrives

Dubai continues to push the boundaries of innovation with the arrival of the Tensor Robocar, a personal self-driving vehicle that promises to change...

autonomous delivery vehicle Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Local NewsAutomotive

Abu Dhabi Issues First Licence Plate for Self-Driving Delivery Vehicle

Abu Dhabi has officially introduced its first licence plate for a self-driving delivery vehicle, launching a pilot programme in Masdar City. The move...

Abu Dhabi Police random road stops
Abu Dhabi Local NewsAutomotive

Abu Dhabi Police caution drivers: Random road stops can turn fatal

Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to motorists, urging them to avoid stopping randomly in the middle of active lanes. Officers...

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