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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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Salik ticketless parking
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai’s Ticketless Parking Just Got Real: Salik Rolls Out Smart Access for Tenants and Visitors

A new era of parking in Dubai is here—one without tickets, apps, or the usual frustrations. Salik, the city’s well-known toll gate operator,...

RTA driving licence renewal
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Residents Can Now Renew Their Driving Licence in Minutes

In a city where convenience defines daily life, RTA driving licence renewal is now one of the easiest government services to access. From...

Self-Driving Taxis Are Hitting the Roads Soon
AutomotiveLocal NewsSaudi Arabia

Riyadh: Self-Driving Taxis Are Hitting the Roads Soon

Riyadh is stepping into the future with a game-changing initiative: self-driving taxis. Announced by the Transport General Authority (TGA), this ambitious plan is...

Pay for petrol using Salik
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Drivers Can Soon Pay for Petrol Using Salik—No Cards, No Hassle

Dubai motorists will soon be able to pay for petrol using Salik without the need to tap cards or leave their cars. This...

UAE’s New Smart Mobility Data Lab to Train University Students in Self-Driving Car Design
AutomotiveLocal News

UAE’s New Smart Mobility Data Lab to Train University Students in Self-Driving Car Design

The UAE strengthens its global innovation leadership with the Smart Mobility Data Lab in Ras Al Khaimah, where students collaborate with engineers to...

RTA driver training Hatta
AutomotiveHattaLocal News

Dubai RTA Opens New Driver Training and Licensing Centre in Hatta

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new driver training and licensing centre in Hatta. Developed in partnership with Emirates Driving...

Dubai license plate auction
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai RTA to Auction 90 Premium Number Plates This April

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is once again igniting fascination with standout license plates as it prepares to host its latest high-profile...

driverless taxi Dubai
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Set to Launch Driverless Taxi Trials in 2025

Dubai is launching driverless taxis in 2025, with 50 autonomous cabs hitting the streets in a pilot program by the Roads and Transport...

PAL-V Liberty flying car
AutomotiveLocal News

A New Era of Mobility: UAE Flying Car Set for 2027 Launch

The UAE is one step closer to making science fiction a reality. On Thursday, Dutch mobility pioneer PAL-V officially unveiled its much-anticipated flying...

Salik launches automatic parking payments in Dubai using eWallet system
AutomotiveLocal News

Salik Introduces Automatic Parking Payments Across 18 New Dubai Locations

Parking in Dubai is being transformed once again, with Salik extending its automatic payment system to 18 new locations across the city. This...

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