International Driving Permit In 5 Minutes
UAE driving licence holders can now obtain an International Driving Permit in under five minutes at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 arrivals, thanks to a joint initiative by GDRFA, RTA, ATCUAE, and Amer.
Emirates Gears Up For Winter Surge Following Strong Summer Demand
Emirates records 8.6 million summer passengers and gears up for winter expansion with new routes like Helsinki, retrofitted aircraft, Starlink Wi-Fi rollouts, and increased frequencies globally.
Dubai Police Unveil Mansory Ferrari 812 To Luxury Fleet
Dubai Police has added a custom 800hp Mansory Ferrari 812 Superfast to its luxury supercar fleet, marking its fifth partnership with German customiser Mansory to boost presence across key tourist hotspots.
RTA Issues 119,000 Driving Licences In First Half Of 2026
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority issued 119,188 driving licences in H1 2026, deploying AI-powered Smart Yard testing and advanced simulators to train new motorists across the emirate.
Dubai Mallathon Surpasses 100,000 Participants Across Expanded Indoor Venues
Over 100,000 residents have clocked 220 million steps in the second Dubai Mallathon, with new locations at Gate Avenue and Ibn Battuta Mall driving summer activity.
UAE Becomes Second Country Globally To Authorise New High Cholesterol Drug Lipfendra
The Emirates Drug Establishment authorises Lipfendra, a new daily oral medication for adults with high LDL cholesterol, bringing cutting-edge healthcare to UAE residents.
Approved New Weight Loss Pill; Here's What We Know
Foundayo, the new weight loss pill is expected to be available in the UAE from May this year. Here's everything you need to know!
Day In The Life: Dr Tatjana Pavicic
Dr. Tatjana Pavicic is a dermatologist and global educator in aesthetic medicine, known for personalised, evidence-based care.
Expert Tips To Make Your Makeup Last Through Dubai’s Summer Heat
Beat Dubai’s summer heat with expert makeup tips on hydration, breathable formulas, and smart layering
Winter Skincare: Do’s, Don’t’s And Everything You Must Know
Here’s your complete guide to keeping your skin smooth, supple, and glowing all winter long
Skincare Routine: Advice From Skin Experts On Choosing Between 10 Step Or 3 Step Routine
Connector spoke with skincare experts to clarify the essentials and help you understand the best practices for a realistic skincare routine.
What To Consider Before Getting Laser Hair Removal
Skip the razor and waxing appointments for laser hair removal
Dubai Private Schools Rank Among World Top 10 In Global Assessment
Dubai private schools have secured top 10 positions worldwide in reading, maths, and science in the PISA 2025 assessment, hitting key targets under the Dubai Education 33 Strategy.
Dubai Police Train 140 School Security Guards To Tackle Morning Traffic
Dubai Police completed specialised traffic management and emergency training for over 140 security guards across 35 schools ahead of the new academic year rush.
UAE Ends Homework For Some Young Students Ahead Of New School Year
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that pupils from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will no longer be assigned homework, forming part of six major educational updates introduced for the 2026–2027 school year.
Dubai Expands Education Sector With 26 New Private Institutions Opening for 2026 - 2027
Dubai’s KHDA announces 26 new private educational institutions opening for the 2026 - 2027 academic year, adding nearly 17,000 school seats, 1,700 early childhood places, and prestigious international universities.
Isola Launches Weekday Lunch Menu At Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse Italian favourite Isola launches 'Pranzo all'Isola', a summer weekday set lunch menu, offering two and three-course coastal Italian dining options starting from Dhs 140.
MiMi Mei Fair Launches New Dinner Set Menu In Downtown Dubai
MiMi Mei Fair on Downtown Boulevard introduces a three-course dinner set menu for Dhs 228 per person.
Al Quoz Cafe Welcomes Morning Diners With French-Inspired Breakfast Menu
Cassette, the music and arts café in Al Quoz, offers a relaxed start to the day with a newly highlighted French-inspired breakfast menu featuring classic egg dishes, sweet crêpes, and house-made pastries.
Midweek Ladies' Night Comes To Above Eleven
Dubai's sky-high Nikkei hotspot Above Eleven is introducing a Wednesday evening ladies' night, featuring skyline views, live entertainment, and structured beverage packages.
Regulated Home Gardening Service 'Al Freej Gardener' Launches On Careem
Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police, and GDRFA have partnered with Careem to launch 'Al Freej Gardener', a new digital platform booking service for licensed home gardening and landscaping launching in September 2026.
Personal Loans In The UAE: Eligibility, Rules And Everything You Must Know
Planning to apply for a personal loan in the UAE? Here's everything you must know.
SOCO, Dubai's New Gaming Hub Brings Families Together Through Smart, Playful Design
Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment has opened SOCO, a new social entertainment venue, at City Centre Mirdif.
Dubai Entrepreneur Expands Business Despite Regional Tensions
Dubai’s Faisal Al Mutairi turned his lifelong love of chilli into House of Habanero, a hot sauce concept bringing bold global flavours to the UAE.
Global Village Announces Opening Date For New Season
Dubai’s Global Village will open its gates for Season 31 on Wednesday 14 October 2026, running through May 2027 with new international pavilions, upgraded dining concepts, returning family attractions and under ‘A More Wonderful World’ theme.
The Chainsmokers And The Script Confirmed For Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
GRAMMY-winning duo The Chainsmokers and Irish rock band The Script will co-headline the final Yasalam After-Race Concert on Sunday, 6 December, concluding the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026.
Abu Dhabi To Host First-Ever Euroleague Basketball SuperCup In September
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena will host the inaugural Euroleague Basketball SuperCup this September, featuring top European teams alongside local side Dubai Basketball.
Expanded Events Calendar Announced Across These Two Dubai Venues
Dubai World Trade Centre unveils a comprehensive schedule of international exhibitions through late 2026, splitting major trade shows between its central venue and the expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City.
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The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts fair to partly cloudy skies, peak temperatures of 44°C, and rising overnight humidity bringing coastal fog risks across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and eastern emirates this week.
Dubai welcomes 869,000 international visitors in August 2026, marking its strongest monthly performance since February.
The European low-cost carrier is returning to UAE skies starting 25 October 2026, launching direct routes to seven European cities.
Spanning 70,000 square feet, the upcoming waterfront development will host 26 retail, dining, and healthcare brands to support 20,000 future island residents.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is expanding by over 50 per cent to bring Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and the Forbidden Forest to life, featuring world-exclusive wizarding rides.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan marks two decades as Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, overseeing a doubling of Dubai's GDP to AED 937 billion and major gains in public services.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi in the Saadiyat Cultural District, touring interactive exhibits showcasing 13.8 billion years of natural history.
RTA renames ONPASSIVE Metro Station to Garmin Metro Station under a 10-year partnership agreement with AMIT Retail, with physical signage updates running through November 2026.
GDRFA Dubai introduces 'Click & Travel', a mobile passport control service allowing officers to process passengers anywhere in the airport within 15 seconds using biometric technology.
Dubai Police impounded 13,657 e-scooters during an eight-month safety campaign targeting riders who violate traffic rules, travel on high-speed roads, and ride without required safety gear.
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