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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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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

Mosques And Other Places Of Worship Can Reopen

30 June 2020

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced that mosques and other places of worship can reopen.

Dubai Summer Surprises Returns For A 23rd Edition

30 June 2020

Summer in Dubai is well and truly here, which means the return of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). The 23rd edition of DSS will start on 9 July and run to 29 August

Returning Residents Required To Take COVID-19 Test Before Departure

29 June 2020

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority has announced that all residents returning to the UAE from 1 July, will have to complete a COVID-19 test at an accredited laboratory.

Residents Movement Restrictions To Abu Dhabi Lifted

29 June 2020

Restrictions on residents entering Abu Dhabi are to be lifted allowing entry into the Emirate, on condition of presenting a negative coronavirus COVID-19 test that was taken within the previous 48 hours.

Dubai Metro Back To Normal Hours

28 June 2020

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that all the Dubai Metro will revert back to normal timings as the National Sterilsation Program has come to an end.

Emirates Adds More Destinations To Its Schedule

27 June 2020

Dubai based Emirates has announced it will commence scheduled flights to seven additional destinations from July. The new destinations include Khartoum from 3 July, Amman from 5 July, Osaka from 7 July, Narita from 8 July, Athens, Larnaca and Rome al

Etihad To Fly To 29 Destinations From July

27 June 2020

Etihad, the national airline of the UAE, has announced nine new destinations to its schedule form 1 July, taking the number of destinations it will fly to from Abu Dhabi to 29.

Residents Warned That Precautionary Measures Remain And Violators Will Be Fined

27 June 2020

Since the end of the National Sterilisation Program was announced last week, authorities have seen an increase in the number of violations of the preventative and precautionary measures in place to prevent the spread or coronavirus COVID-19.

Second School In Dubai Announces It Will Close At The End Of The Academic Year

25 June 2020

Another school has announced it is closing at the end of the academic year. GEMS Heritage Indian School, whose academic year ends in March 2021, will then close parents have been informed.

flydubai Announces Flights To 24 Destinations

25 June 2020

Dubai based low cost airline flydubai, has announced flights to 24 destinations from 7 July, with more destinations and increased flight frequencies added throughout the summer months.

All Movement Restrictions Have Been Lifted

25 June 2020

The National Emergency Crisis And Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced the completion of the national sterilisation programme, and that all restrictions of movement in place throughout the day and night have been lifted.

Bars And Pubs In Dubai Are Closed

24 June 2020

An announcement informing all bars and pubs to stop serving alcohol with immediate effect and until further notice, has been by made by Dubai Police. This applies to bars and pubs that do not serve food

KHDA Announces Schools In Dubai Will Reopen After The Summer

23 June 2020

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that schools and universities in Dubai will be allowed to open and operate from the start of the 2020 - 2021 academic year

Hot, Hazy And Humid Day

23 June 2020

The weather in the UAE will be hazy and humid, with humidity reaching 85% on the coast and up to 80% inland. There will be light to moderate winds throughout the day, blowing dust and sand, however will drop into the night.