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UPDATES
- RTA Awards Academic Scholarships To 20 Emirati Students
  
  Supporting Emiratisation and preparing talent for future transport and infrastructure needs, RTA has awarded 20 Emirati students academic scholarships for 2025–26 academic year.
- Dubai Police Adds Audi RS7 To Luxury Patrol Fleet
  
  Dubai Police has added the Audi RS7 to its luxury patrol fleet, enhancing its high-speed capabilities and presence in key tourist areas.
- Passport Renewal Window Extended For UAE Citizens
  
  UAE citizens can now renew passports up to one year before expiry, doubling the previous window and making travel planning easier.
- Road Tolls In Abu Dhabi To Undergo Changes
  
  Starting 1 September, Abu Dhabi will extend evening toll hours and remove daily and monthly caps, aiming to ease congestion during peak travel times.
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Building Immunity In Your Children: Back-To-School Health Tips
  
  Make this back-to-school season smooth for your children with these tips to help build their immunity.
- How To Use AI To Track Your Health And Fitness
  
  Connector takes you through some of the essentials insights to using AI to track your health and fitness.
- Managing Cholesterol: How To Keep It In Check
  
  High cholesterol is increasingly becoming a silent problem among people across generations and geographies. Connector looks at how you can take concrete steps that will keep high cholesterol under check.
- Understanding Sleep Disorders: Causes, Solutions And When To Seek Help
  
  With the help of expert insights, Connector explores the most common sleep disorders, the underlying causal factors and potential solutions to them.
BEAUTY
- Tips To Keep Your Skin Hydrated This Summer
  
  Here's Connector's guide to help you achieve glowing, hydrated skin during the summer
- Choosing The Right Sunscreen This Summer
  
  Connector helps you build the right sunscreen routine this summer with the help of expert insights.
- How An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Help Your Skin Glow
  
  Connector spoke to experts to help you understand the root causes behind inflammation and how anti-inflammatory diet can help you look more radiant.
- Your Guide To Summer Hair Care
  
  Connector spoke with experts and specialists in the UAE to help you with hair care during summer. Use these expert tips to beat the heat, humidity and hair hassles
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Help Your Child Transition Smoothly This Back-To-School Season
  
  Practical insights that will ease your child back into learning this back-to-school season, and help you breathe easier too.
- Dubai’s Best Indoor Attractions For Kids Before School Starts
  
  Celebrate the last few weeks of summer vacation with your children at some of these top attractions in Dubai.
- Back-To-School Essentials To Add To Your List
  
  Prepare well for this back-to-school season by adding some of these essential items to your list.
- Flexible Ways To Pay School Fees In Dubai
  
  School fees in Dubai can constitute a major household expense. Connector explore some of the flexible payment options accepted across private schools in the city.
DINING
- Watch Your Premier League Team With Fellow Fans At These Dedicated Supporters Club Bars
  
  Connector highlights some of the Dubai venues to catch this season of the English Premier League.
- Delightful Dining Deals In Dubai This Week
  
  Dive in and discover Connector's highlights of some of the best that Dubai’s culinary scene has to offer this week.
- Exciting Dining Offers In Dubai This Week
  
  Savour the start of August in style! Connector brings you some of the city’s hottest dining deals so you can indulge in Dubai’s best flavours without the guesswork.
- Ten To Try: Shawarma
  
  Who doesn't love shawarma? Connector highlights some of the great ones to try in Dubai, served across many hidden gems and beloved institutions alike.
HOME & GARDEN
- Public Transportation In Dubai: Dos And Don'ts
  
  Here’s a simple guide to some of the most important dos and don’ts when using public transport in Dubai
- How You Can Eat Sustainably For The Planet’s Sake
  
  Connector explores how you can eat sustainably for the sake of yourselves and the planet.
- Connector In Conversation With Mujeeb Rahman: Golden Heart With A Golden Visa
  
  Connector spoke to Mujeeb Rahman, a senior executive who dedicates his free time to volunteering and serving the city's blue-collar labour force, for which he was awarded a Golden Visa by the government.
- Summer Essentials To Get For This Holiday Season
  
  Here are some essential summer products that you can stock up on for this holiday season, from sunscreens to hand-held fans and more.
WHATS ON
- Things To Do For The Weekend 15 - 17 August
  
  Dive into Connector's highlights of this weekend. With so many exciting events happening across Dubai, from comedy shows to captivating live music performances and more, this weekend offers entertainment and family-friendly fun.
- Turkish Music Legend Ibrahim Tatlises To Perform In Dubai
  
  On 23 November, Turkish music icon Ibrahim Tatlises will make his Dubai debut at Coca-Cola Arena, performing his greatest hits in an unforgettable cultural celebration.
- Games Of The Future 2025 Announces Lineup Of Phygital Events
  
  Featuring 11 phygital disciplines, top global athletes and a USD 5 million prize pool, Abu Dhabi will host the Games of the Future 2025 this December.
- Things To Do For The Weekend 8 To 10 August
  
  Here's Connectors highlights of what's happening across Dubai this weekend!
COMPETITIONS

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Home and garden

Dubai Home and Garden: Here we take a look at the leading furniture shops and products including home decor, garden centres, outdoor furniture and interior design stores in Dubai and the UAE.

Public Transportation In Dubai: Dos And Don'ts

08 August 2025

Here’s a simple guide to some of the most important dos and don’ts when using public transport in Dubai

How You Can Eat Sustainably For The Planet’s Sake

08 August 2025

Connector explores how you can eat sustainably for the sake of yourselves and the planet.

Connector In Conversation With Mujeeb Rahman: Golden Heart With A Golden Visa

01 August 2025

Connector spoke to Mujeeb Rahman, a senior executive who dedicates his free time to volunteering and serving the city's blue-collar labour force, for which he was awarded a Golden Visa by the government.

Summer Essentials To Get For This Holiday Season

02 July 2025

Here are some essential summer products that you can stock up on for this holiday season, from sunscreens to hand-held fans and more.

Phenomenal Summer Staycations In Ras Al Khaimah

01 July 2025

Ras Al Khaimah offers some of the best summer staycation destinations in the UAE, from serene nature escapes to beach front stays and much more. Here's Connector's roundup of some of the top places in RAK for your summer staycation.

Connector In Conversation With Lezel Cook: A Mother’s Trek To Everest To Raise Autism Awareness

01 July 2025

Lezel Cook, a mother of an 8 year old with autism undertook a group trek to Mount Everest to raise awareness about autism. Connector spoke with her about her personal life journey, what the trek meant for her and what she hopes for families like hers

Simple Ways In Which You Can Save Water At Home And Help Protect The Environment

01 July 2025

Connector explores the importance of saving water at home and looks at simple steps UAE residents can take to make a lasting impact on the environment.

Drive Responsibly And Avoid Traffic Violations In Dubai With These Tips

01 July 2025

Connector gives you practical tips to drive safely and responsibly in Dubai, while avoiding common traffic violations.

Indoor Activities In Dubai To Beat The Heat

01 July 2025

Connector highlights some of the best indoor activities in Dubai that you can engage in to beat the heat and have a perfect family outing.

Celebrating Father’s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas For Your Dad

20 June 2025

Make this year's Father's Day special with these meaningful gifts.

Samsonite's Latest Collection May Just Be What You Need For This Summer Travel

13 June 2025

Blending heritage, innovation and elegance, Samsonite's latest launch, New Streamlite Collection, arrives just in time for UAE’s summer travel season.

Here Are Some Magical Places To Stargaze In The UAE

01 June 2025

Escape the city lights and experience the UAE’s most breathtaking celestial shows. From remote desert escapes to mountaintop lookouts, here are some of the best places across the UAE for an unforgettable night under the stars.

Connector In Conversation With Raghu Raman Dhandapani, Founder Of 21 Cafe, Dubai’s Café Staffed By People Of Determination

01 June 2025

Connector spoke with Raghu Raman Dhandapani, founder of 21 Cafe in Dubai. 21 Cafe is known for being staffed by people of determination, particularly those with Down Syndrome. We explore the story, hope and inspirations behind the cafe.

Here's What You Need To Know About Tackling Plastic Pollution

01 June 2025

As this year's World Environmental Day focuses on the theme of plastic pollution, Connector explores the problems of plastic pollution, particularly in the UAE and what you can do to combat it.