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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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Dubai road safety campaign
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai’s ‘Drive Like Your Mum Is In The Car’ Campaign Targets Risky Driving

Anyone who has driven in Dubai knows the rhythm of the roads — fast-moving traffic, sudden lane changes, and the occasional impatient honk...

Abu Dhabi Police filming while driving fine
Abu Dhabi Local NewsAutomotive

Filming While Driving Can Cost Dh2,000 and Car Impound

Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to motorists, urging them to stop filming while driving. The reminder comes as part of...

EV charging stations in Dubai mosques parking
AutomotiveLocal NewsTech

Dubai Mosques to Get EV Charging Stations Under New Smart Infrastructure Plan

In a city where innovation quietly blends into daily life, Dubai is now turning one of its most familiar spaces into something more...

driverless taxi Dubai
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Rolls Out Free Driverless Taxi Rides — Here’s How to Try One

It’s not every day you step into a taxi and realise there’s no one behind the wheel. But that’s now a reality in...

UAE emergency road safety checklist
AutomotiveLocal News

Got an Emergency Alert in the UAE? Here’s Exactly What Drivers Should Do

It usually starts the same way. A sudden notification. A loud alert tone that cuts through whatever you’re doing. For a second, there’s...

Dubai vehicle testing centres
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai to Open New Vehicle Testing Centres in Deira, Bur Dubai & MBR City

If you’ve ever driven across Dubai just to get your car tested or registered, you’ll know it’s not always the quickest errand—especially during...

UAE drivers refueling cars amid petrol price increase
AutomotiveLocal News

UAE Petrol Prices Surge in April 2026: Here’s What Drivers Will Now Pay

There’s a familiar end-of-month routine in the UAE—drivers pulling into petrol stations, checking prices one last time before midnight. This time, though, the...

Cars refuelling at Dubai petrol station UAE fuel prices April 2026
AutomotiveLocal News

UAE Fuel Prices Likely to Rise in April as Global Oil Markets Surge

Fuel prices are back in the spotlight across the UAE — and this time, the shift feels harder to ignore. With UAE fuel...

Dubai weather warning
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Police Warn Delivery Riders and Taxi Drivers as Heavy Rain Hits

The skies over Dubai have already started to shift, and anyone who stepped out this morning would have noticed the sudden drop in...

Dubai rain car damage compensation
AutomotiveLocal News

Dubai Rains Damaged Your Car? Here’s How to Claim Compensation Easily

Unexpected rain in Dubai has left many residents dealing with flooded roads, stalled engines, and damaged vehicles. If your car has been affected,...

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