Automotive
Car reviews, first drives and road stories from the Social Kandura team, plus the latest UAE automotive news, EV launches, RTA updates and driving rules.
New UAE Traffic Law: Key Changes for Drivers and Road Safety
The UAE’s newly enforced traffic law, officially known as Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2024, came into effect on 29 March 2025. This...
Dubai’s Ticketless Parking Just Got Real: Salik Rolls Out Smart Access for Tenants and Visitors
A new era of parking in Dubai is here—one without tickets, apps, or the usual frustrations. Salik, the city’s well-known toll gate operator,...
RTA Driving Licence Renewal: 2026 Fees, Steps and Rules
RTA driving licence renewal in Dubai is now a fully online process: take an eye test, log in to the RTA website, pay...
Riyadh: Self-Driving Taxis Are Hitting the Roads Soon
Riyadh is stepping into the future with a game-changing initiative: self-driving taxis. Announced by the Transport General Authority (TGA), this ambitious plan is...
Dubai Drivers Can Soon Pay for Petrol Using Salik—No Cards, No Hassle
Dubai motorists will soon be able to pay for petrol using Salik without the need to tap cards or leave their cars. This...
UAE’s New Smart Mobility Data Lab to Train University Students in Self-Driving Car Design
The UAE strengthens its global innovation leadership with the Smart Mobility Data Lab in Ras Al Khaimah, where students collaborate with engineers to...
Dubai RTA Opens New Driver Training and Licensing Centre in Hatta
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new driver training and licensing centre in Hatta. Developed in partnership with Emirates Driving...
Dubai RTA to Auction 90 Premium Number Plates This April
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is once again igniting fascination with standout license plates as it prepares to host its latest high-profile...
Dubai Set to Launch Driverless Taxi Trials in 2025
Dubai is launching driverless taxis in 2025, with 50 autonomous cabs hitting the streets in a pilot program by the Roads and Transport...
A New Era of Mobility: UAE Flying Car Set for 2027 Launch
The UAE is one step closer to making science fiction a reality. On Thursday, Dutch mobility pioneer PAL-V officially unveiled its much-anticipated flying...
