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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.

Ministry Of Education Announces Conditions To Reopen Schools, Nurseries And Universities

22 June 2020

Conditions that need to be in place for the reopening of schools, nurseries and universities across the UAE has been announced by the Ministry of Education.

Abu Dhabi Borders Closed For Another Week

22 June 2020

The restrictions of movement in and out of Abu Dhabi, that have been in place from 2 June have been extended by one more week with immediate effect.

UAE Air Force Aerobatic Display Team To Perform Display Over Hospitals Across The Country

21 June 2020

Al Fursan, the aerobatic display team of the UAE Air Force, will perform a displays and fly overs over a number of UAE hospitals over the next 3 days.

New Bus Depot Completed In Al Quoz

21 June 2020

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of a new bus depot in Dubai. The new depot, located in Al Quoz complements other depots

More Residents Can Return And Travel Abroad And Tourists Are Welcome Back To Dubai

21 June 2020

The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, under a directive form HIs Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has made announcements that will allow

Guidelines For Travellers Using DXB Updated

21 June 2020

As travel restrictions are eased and more people can fly in, out and through the UAE, Dubai International Airport (DXB) has issued a set of guidelines that all travellrs should be aware of whether they are flying out, returning to Dubai

Schools Likely To Reopen In September

21 June 2020

At a meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Minister of Education updated on plans to reopen schools when they resume after the summer break.

Requirements And Procedures To Travel Abroad Have Been Announced

18 June 2020

Further to the recent announcement that travel to certain destinations from 23 June will be allowed for certain people, the criteria to travel has been laid out.

Online Grocery Company Sheds Light On How It Adapted To Increase Demand

17 June 2020

Like a number or similar online organisations over the past few months, Kibsons, the online fruit and vegetable delivery company, had to adapt to the increased demand from UAE residents who were not able to conveniently go out for their grocery

Waterparks Can Now Reopen In Dubai

17 June 2020

Waterparks across Dubai have been given approval to reopen to the public as Dubai continues to open up and ease more restrictions put in place to contain the spread or coronavirus COVID-19.

Dubai Eases More Restrictions Including Allowing Under 12s and Over 60s In Malls

17 June 2020

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has announced the further easing of more restrictions

Travel To Certain Destinations To Be Allowed From 23 June

16 June 2020

The UAE will allow some citizens and residents to travel to certain countries from 23 July. In a joint announcement made

Restriction Of Movement In And Out Of Abu Dhabi Extends Into A Third Week

15 June 2020

The restrictions of movement in and out of Abu Dhabi, that were originally in place from 2 June for one week and extended for a further week, have been extended by one more week with immediate effect.

Graduating School Leavers Are Still Presented With Their Graduation Certificates

15 June 2020

School children throughout the UAE have for the past few months continued with their school education without physically going into school. Though e-learning has ensured they do not miss out their studies, being at home has inevitably made them miss