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 CommentsUAE motorists can qualify to have four black points removed from their traffic records by registering for the Ministry of Interior’s Accident-Free Day...
By Gaurav Prakash17 Aug 2026Dubai motorists can take advantage of free vehicle inspections at ENOC AutoPro centres as part of the Dubai Police-led “Summer Without Accidents 2026”...
By Gaurav Prakash11 Aug 2026What happened?The UAE Fuel Price Committee has increased petrol and diesel prices for August 2026. Who is affected?Motorists, businesses with vehicle fleets, delivery...
By Gaurav Prakash31 Jul 2026What happened? Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed that the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit...
By Gaurav Prakash27 Jul 2026What happened? Dubai continues to enforce strict penalties for phone use while driving, with new AI-powered detection systems and vehicle impounding rules introduced...
By Gaurav Prakash25 Jul 2026What 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...
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