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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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Abu Dhabi Darb toll gates
AutomotiveLocal News

Darb Toll Gates in Abu Dhabi: New Gates, AED 4 Fee, Fines

The Darb toll gates in Abu Dhabi charge AED 4 per crossing, and the network grew to include two new gates at Ghantoot...

Sharjah EV chargers
AutomotiveLocal News

Sharjah Plans 100 Fast EV Chargers to Boost Green Mobility

Sharjah is quietly reshaping how people move around the emirate. With the announcement of over 100 fast electric vehicle charging stations, the focus...

Parkin scam alert Dubai
Automotive

Elite Group Holding Opens 350+ New Roles Across All Emirates

In a global business landscape that often feels like it’s shifting beneath our feet, one Dubai-based conglomerate is choosing to double down on...

Driving in the rain Saudi Arabia
AutomotiveSaudi Arabia

Saudi Issues Rain Driving Advisory as Unstable Weather Continues

Unstable weather has been sweeping across Saudi Arabia this week, bringing steady rainfall, pockets of hail, and the looming risk of flash floods...

Driving with Kids in the UAE? Here’s What the Law Requires in 2026
AutomotiveKidsLocal News

Driving with Kids in the UAE? Here’s What the Law Requires in 2026

UAE child car seat rules require a safety seat for children up to four years old and keep under 10s and anyone under...

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...

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