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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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Aerial view of Bluewaters island and Ain Dubai from JBR beach, site of the Dubai Glydways trial
Automotive

Dubai Glydways trial: driverless pods start at Bluewaters

The RTA has started a four week trial of the Dubai Glydways driverless pod system at Bluewaters, building on its agreement with Glydways...

Multi lane road in Abu Dhabi lined with palm trees, illustrating the Musaffah road upgrades
Automotive

Musaffah Road Upgrades: 13km, New Expressway and Bridges

Abu Dhabi has unveiled major Musaffah road upgrades that will turn 8th Street into a new expressway and rework the E30 corridor between...

Road winding up Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain at sunset, illustrating Al Ain road closures in October 2026
Automotive

Al Ain Road Closures: Shakhbout Street Lanes Shut Again

Abu Dhabi Mobility has closed two lanes of Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street in Al Ain again this weekend, from 16 to 19 October...

Aerial view of a multi level highway interchange in Dubai, illustrating the new Trade Centre Roundabout junction
Automotive

Trade Centre Roundabout Final Bridge Now Open to Traffic

The RTA opened the Trade Centre Roundabout final bridge to traffic on 30 October 2026, completing the project three weeks after the at-grade...

Multi-lane road in Abu Dhabi with traffic, where reversing on the road can bring the Abu Dhabi reversing fine
Automotive

Abu Dhabi Reversing Fine: Dh500 and 4 Black Points

Abu Dhabi Police have released real crash footage showing what happens when drivers stop and reverse on the road after missing an exit,...

Copper Lexus RZ500e electric SUV on display, one of the two models in the Lexus RZ500e and ES500e UAE launch
Automotive

Lexus RZ500e and ES500e Launch in UAE: First Electric Lexus

Al-Futtaim has launched the Lexus RZ500e and ES500e in the UAE, the first fully electric Lexus models sold in the country, with a...

Green road direction signs on a Dubai street with skyscrapers behind, illustrating the Dubai new addressing system
Automotive

Dubai new addressing system: 2,000 new street signs from Q4 2026

Dubai is rolling out a new addressing system with colour coded area signs, new street name signs and house number plates that carry...

Abu Dhabi bridge and island skyline, where the Mid-Island Parkway will link Saadiyat and Reem
Automotive

Mid-Island Parkway Abu Dhabi: Saadiyat to Reem in 10 Minutes

Abu Dhabi's Dh2.85bn Mid-Island Parkway will cut Saadiyat to Reem Island journeys from 25 minutes to 10 when phase one finishes in 2027.

Cars parked on a Dubai street, as paid parking goes live at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai
Automotive

Al Zahra Hospital Parking: Paid System Goes Live on 15 October

Paid parking at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai is fully live from 15 October, with free time for patients and Salik deductions for extra...

Electric vehicle charging cable plugged into a car, ahead of EV World 2026 Dubai
Automotive

EV World 2026 Dubai: RTA Electric Vehicle Show Set for November

Dubai RTA will stage EV World 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre from 10 to 12 November, bringing EVs, hydrogen cars and charging...

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