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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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5-Year-Old Falls from Moving Car; Dubai Police Issue Safety Alert
AutomotiveLocal News

5-Year-Old Falls from Moving Car; Dubai Police Issue Safety Alert

Dubai Police emphasizes the importance of child safety in vehicles, urging parents to secure children in appropriate safety seats and never leave them...

Dubai RTA vehicle licensing
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai’s RTA Reduces Vehicle Licensing Services by 74% in Major Digital Shift

Dubai continues to raise the bar in smart governance. RTA cut vehicle licensing services from 54 to 14, streamlining journeys, speeding up processing,...

Sharjah traffic fatalities
AutomotiveLocal News

Sharjah Cuts Traffic Fatalities by 24% in 2024

Sharjah Police has announced a notable 24% reduction in traffic fatalities in 2024 compared to the previous year. This achievement brings the emirate’s...

Dubai self-driving taxi trials
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai to Launch Self-Driving Taxi Trials in 2025

Dubai is accelerating its journey toward a driverless future. In a major move to redefine urban mobility, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)...

UAE traffic law 2025
AutomotiveLocal News

New UAE Traffic Law: Key Changes for Drivers and Road Safety

The UAE’s newly enforced traffic law, officially known as Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2024, came into effect on 29 March 2025. This...

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,...

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
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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
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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...

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