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UPDATES
- Unstable Weather Across UAE From 13 To 19 December
  
  The UAE will be affected by a surface low-pressure system from Saturday 13 to Friday 19 December, bringing periods of atmospheric instability
- MoHESR Launches New Sabbatical Programme For Students And Faculties
  
  New initiative allows university students and faculty members to take time off from their studies or professional duties to work with prospective employers
- UAE Announces New Year’s Holiday For Public And Private Sector
  
  The UAE federal authority has announced the official New Year's holiday for 2026 for public-sector employees
- You Can Now Book Driverless Robotaxis In Dubai Via Uber
  
  Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of its public Robotaxi service, marking a major step towards autonomous mobility
HEALTH & FITNESS
- 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.
- Benefits Of Physiotherapy: Who’s It For And How Can It Help?
  
  Honouring World Physiotherapy Day on 8 September, Connector looks at how physiotherapy can benefit families and the existing misconceptions about it.
- Building Immunity In Your Children
  
  Make this back-to-school season smooth for your children with these tips to help build their immunity.
- 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.
BEAUTY
- Acne Solutions For Youngsters: Expert Tips Parents Need To Know
  
  Here’s how parents can help their children, or even themselves, manage breakouts.
- How Stress Can Impact Your Skin Health
  
  The connection between the brain and skin means that stress can display visibly on our skin. Let's dive deep into this and understand how stress affects our skin and what measures we can implement to reduce its impact.
- 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.
- Tips To Keep Your Skin Hydrated This Summer
  
  Here's Connector's guide to help you achieve glowing, hydrated skin during the summer
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Benefits Of ECAs And How To Help Your Child Choose The Right One
  
  Parents can support their children in making the right choice for their ECAs with these expert tips.
- 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.
- How To Nurture Saving Habits In Your Children
  
  Equipping one's children with practical money skills has never been more essential. Connector explores how parents in Dubai can encourage saving habits in their children using simple steps.
- 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.
DINING
- Hot Dining Offers In Dubai This Week
  
  See Connector's highlights of exciting dining deals in Dubai this week
- Top Dining Deals You CANNOT Miss In Dubai This Week
  
  New menus, exclusive restaurant openings, and the best deals- we've covered it all! Read on
- Eat Your Heart Out! Lip-Smacking Dining Deals You Can’t Miss In Dubai
  
  From traditional Thanksgiving feasts and chic afternoon teas to gourmet street food, discover the best dining deals this week!
- Where To Dine In Dubai This Week: Unmissable Offers And Experiences
  
  Discover Dubai’s best dining offers this week. From Thai festivities to Italian brunches and chic afternoon teas and more, the city’s restaurants are serving irresistible deals for every craving.
HOME & GARDEN
- A Guide To Sustainable Shopping In Dubai
  
  How families can shop wisely, for the planet and their home.
- Using AI To Manage Your Diet: A Simple Guide To Smarter Nutrition
  
  How can you use AI tools to manage your diet? We explore that here, and help you take the first steps to make your diet and nutrition goals smarter.
- Enjoy Live Music Around Dubai At These Locations
  
  If you are a fan of live music performances in soulful lounges or high-energy stages, here are some of the best spots to try out in Dubai.
- Connector In Conversation With Kunhali Syed: A Life In Sales, A Soul In Photography
  
  Connector explores the inspiring journey of Kunhali Syed, a highly sought-after sales strategist, photographer and author.
WHATS ON
- Things To Do For The Weekend 12 - 14 December
  
  Here's Connector's highlights of some of the must-see events this weekend
- World-Famous Cellist Hauser To Take The Stage In Abu Dhabi
  
  Celebrated star Hauser will headline a special night at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 on 2 May
- Things To Do For The Weekend 5 - 7 December
  
  Check out Connector's roundup of some of the best events to catch up on this week in Dubai.
- Things To Do For The Long Weekend 28 November - 3 December
  
  Celebrations, live music performances, sporting events, and so much more await you in Dubai this weekend.
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Updates

The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

Coronavirus: Updated Requirements For Entering Abu Dhabi

06 September 2020

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has updated the procedures for those wishing to enter Abu Dhabi.

Smart Gates Reactivated At DXB

06 September 2020

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has confirmed that smart gates at Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3 have been reactivated.

Adding More Class To A Classic Car

06 September 2020

A new look vehicle registration plate for classic cars has been unveiled and will come into effect from November this year.

Woman In Business - Tash Hatherall

03 September 2020

Tash Hatherall is one of those entrepreneurs who is passionate about helping businesses grow, develop and reach their potential, and helps them achieve that through her 20 years of marketing know how and experience.

Free COVID-19 Medical Cover For Flydubai Passengers

03 September 2020

Dubai based carrier flydubai is offering all its passengers free medical cover for cases of coronavirus COVID-19.

Dubai Launches Retirement Visa For Everyone

03 September 2020

A new visa has been introduced by the Dubai Government where residents from other countries around the world can retire in Dubai.

Golfing Great Helped Young Players With Virtual Clinic

03 September 2020

To say the last few months have been different would be an understatement, and the lives of everyone across Dubai were affected and still are though things have improved some what with some restrictions being eased.

Waterfront Market - Everything You Could Want, Under One Roof

02 September 2020

'If you have not yet visited the Waterfront Market located along the Deira corniche, then you are missing out on a shopping and dining experience like nothing else in Dubai.

Emirates And Flydubai Partnership Resumes

01 September 2020

As more routes are steadily added to the Emirates and flydubai networks, the two Dubai airlines have announced that their strategic partnership has been revived, giving passengers access a wide range of travel options around the world.

Parental Leave For All New Parents

01 September 2020

Amendments to the Labour Law have been approved by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, that gives employees within the private sector paid leave to care for their new born child.

Another Place To Cycle In Dubai

01 September 2020

Dubai is constantly opening up more dedicated routes and paths for the increasing number of cyclists, and now to add more dedicated cycling paths, Dubai Municipality has announced that Mushrif Park is no also open to cyclists every day from 6am to 9p

“Let’s Focus On The Positives,” Says KHDA Head

30 August 2020

As schools in Dubai start to reopen today and some 300,000 pupils return to the classroom for the first time on almost 6 months

Nurseries To Reopen

30 August 2020

The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the National Emergency and Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced that nurseries can open on condition they meet health and safety requirements and procedures.

Upgrades On Three Metro Stations Progressing

30 August 2020

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is in the process of upgrading three stations on the Dubai Metro Red Line, Dubai Internet City, Damac Properties and UAE Exchange