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- 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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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

Laser Test Centre At Abu Dhabi Border By Appointment Only

16 July 2020

Those wishing to enter Abu Dhabi through the new test centre set up on the Abu Dhabi border in Ghantoot, can now only be used with pre-booked appointment.

A380 Back In The Skies

16 July 2020

Emirates resumed operating its fleet of Airbus A380 super jumbos for the first time since March this year. The first A380 carrying passengers took off from Dubai at heading for London Heathrow

Hope Mission To Mars Postponed Again

16 July 2020

The take off of the Hope Probe that was initially scheduled to happen on 15 July and delayed to Friday 17 July has been postponed again due to bad wether at its launch site at Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan.

New Laser Based Test Available At Abu Dhabi Border

14 July 2020

People wanting to enter Abu Dhabi can now be screened at the border and enter without the need of taking a COVID-19 test.People wanting to enter Abu Dhabi can now be screened at the border and enter without the need of taking a COVID-19 test.

Hope To Take Off For Mars

14 July 2020

Less than a year after the UAEs first astronaut went into space, space history will be made again when the UAE becomes the first Arab country to send a probe to Mars.

New Low Cost Carrier Announces First Routes From Abu Dhabi

14 July 2020

A new low cost carrier that is scheduled to start operations in October this year from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, has announced the first 6 routes it will operate.

Renewals Of Expired Residence Visas And Emirates ID Cards Recommences

12 July 2020

A decision announced in April this year where visas and entry permits that expired after 1 March were extended until 31 December 2020, has been amended.

Fireworks And Light Show Launches DSS 2010

12 July 2020

The world's tallest building, The Burj Khalfa, displayed a fantastic light and firework show to mark the launch of the 23rd edition of the annual Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS).

Emirates, Etihad And Air Arabia Announce Repatriation Flights To Indian Cities

12 July 2020

An agreement has been reached between the UAE government and the Indian government that will see UAE based airlines operate special repatriation flights from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, various cities across India over the next two weeks.

Hot And Dusty Day Ahead

12 July 2020

The start of the week in the UAE will see at hot and dusty day, with temperatures reaching up to 45ºC in Abu Dhabi and 44ºC in Dubai, with some light winds will be blowing between 18 to 30 kmh through the day, causing dust.

Dubai Summer Surprises Starts Today

09 July 2020

The 23rd edition of the annual Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) starts today, 9 July, and Dubai residents and visitors are in for a real treat over the next 7 weeks, wth retail offers, dining promotions, events, entertainment and hotel staycations offers

Dubiai Sees Record Number Of Tourists Visiting In 2019

09 July 2020

A report on tourism reveals that Dubai welcomed 16.73 million tourists in 2019, its highest number yet, an increase of 5.1% compared to the previous year, and ranks Dubai as the fourth most visited destination in the world

Route 2020 Officially Inaugurated

08 July 2020

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has officially inaugurated Route 2020, the Dubai Metro extension.