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.
314 Articles181 CommentsDubai Police emphasizes the importance of child safety in vehicles, urging parents to secure children in appropriate safety seats and never leave them...
By Gaurav Prakash17 Jun 2025Dubai continues to raise the bar in smart governance. RTA cut vehicle licensing services from 54 to 14, streamlining journeys, speeding up processing,...
By Gaurav Prakash17 Jun 2025Sharjah Police has announced a notable 24% reduction in traffic fatalities in 2024 compared to the previous year. This achievement brings the emirate’s...
By Gaurav Prakash16 Jun 2025Dubai is accelerating its journey toward a driverless future. In a major move to redefine urban mobility, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)...
By Gaurav Prakash16 Jun 2025The UAE’s newly enforced traffic law, officially known as Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2024, came into effect on 29 March 2025. This...
By Gaurav Prakash2 Jun 2025A 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,...
By Gaurav Prakash27 May 2025Riyadh is stepping into the future with a game-changing initiative: self-driving taxis. Announced by the Transport General Authority (TGA), this ambitious plan is...
By Gaurav Prakash13 May 2025Dubai motorists will soon be able to pay for petrol using Salik without the need to tap cards or leave their cars. This...
By Gaurav Prakash9 May 2025The UAE strengthens its global innovation leadership with the Smart Mobility Data Lab in Ras Al Khaimah, where students collaborate with engineers to...
By Gaurav Prakash7 May 2025Dubai’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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