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.
280 Articles181 CommentsWhat happened?The UAE Ministry of Interior announced that the UAE driving licence is now recognised in 34 countries and international destinations under the...
By Gaurav Prakash20 Jul 2026What happened?Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched free autonomous taxi services for the public in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. Who is...
By Gaurav Prakash16 Jul 2026What happened?Abu Dhabi has introduced its first dedicated licence plates for autonomous vehicles, featuring separate designs for commercial self-driving services and testing programmes....
By Gaurav Prakash14 Jul 2026What happened?Dubai Harbour has introduced a cashless parking system at Harbour West Car Park, allowing motorists to pay parking charges automatically through their...
By Gaurav Prakash14 Jul 2026What happened?Dubai Municipality has warned residents against leaving vehicles unattended in public spaces for long periods during the summer travel season, with offenders...
By Gaurav Prakash13 Jul 2026Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have inaugurated an ultrafast charging hub featuring 24 next-generation chargers capable of...
By Gaurav Prakash10 Jul 2026ART Elite has expanded its UAE operations with more than 300 new Jetour vehicles and the launch of two new mobility programs designed...
By Gaurav Prakash29 Jun 2026Dubai Police are urging motorists to avoid illegal vehicle modifications and carry out regular maintenance during the summer season. Authorities say unauthorised alterations...
By Gaurav Prakash29 Jun 2026UAE petrol prices are expected to decrease in July 2026 after four consecutive monthly increases. Global oil prices have fallen sharply during June...
By Gaurav Prakash26 Jun 2026Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved five new locations for driver training institutes and their branches across the emirate. The move...
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