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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.

Emirates Could Resume Services From Start Of July

23 April 2020

Dubai based Emirates Airlines will not start operating any scheduled commercial flights until 1 July at the earliest. In a revision of its planned routes, Emirates has indicated that the first stage of resuming commercial operations will be limited

Restrictions Eased In Dubai To Allow More Movement

23 April 2020

The Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management has announced that people in Dubai can move without a permit between 6am and 10pm from Friday 24 April.

Free Virtual Classes Launched By Dubai Schools

23 April 2020

Dubai based education provider, Fortes Education, which operates Regent International School and Sunmarke School, has launched free virtual classes that can be accessed by anyone across the globe.

Watch: High Speed Race Through Nakheel Mall

23 April 2020

Malls may be virtually empty at the moment with stores closed and only supermarkets and pharmacies open, however that provided an opportunity for something unique at one of Dubai’s newest malls.

Burj Khalifa Displays The Union Jack From Top To Bottom

22 April 2020

During these unprecedented days where we are asked to stay home, it is difficult for us to go out and see some of the splendours of Dubai, however it does not mean that the sites we are so used to enjoying stay silent

Over 1,500 Prisoners To Be Released Early By Sheikh Khalifa

22 April 2020

Ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has released 1,511 prisoners serving various sentences in the UAE. The President also pledged to settle the financial obligations of the prison

Postponing Expo 2020 Unanimously Agreed

21 April 2020

Following the request made by the Expo 2020 Dubai Steering Committee last month, a special meeting of the Executive Committee of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has unanimously agreed to postpone Expo 2020 for this year.

Sheikh Mohammed Launches Initiative To Provide Food To Those Most In Need During Ramadan

21 April 2020

A new Ramadan initiative has been launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Shorter School Hours During Ramadan

21 April 2020

The school day during the Holy Month of Ramadan will be shortened by 2 hours, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced.

New Intensive Care And Isolation Facility Built At Rashid Hospital In Less Than A Week

21 April 2020

Further to the establishment of a field hospital at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to treat mild to moderate cases of coronavirus COVID-19, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in less than one week has expanded Sheikh Rashid Hospital

Rain And High Temperatures Expected

21 April 2020

Unsettled weather is expected over the next few days with rain expected followed by a hike in temperatures by around 10°C. The weather is expected to be dusty and cloudy with rain expected, and temperatures to reach 32°C.

Burj Khalifa Lit Up With Swiss Flag

20 April 2020

United Arab Emirates landmarks lit up to display the flag of Switzerland, as a mark of appreciation to the Swiss Government, who displayed the UAE flag on Matterhorn Mountain, in the Alps that crosses Switzerland and Italy.

Sheikh Hamdan Visits Field Hospital At DWTC

19 April 2020

The field hospital set up at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has been visited by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, during a tour on Saturday 18 April

Free Parking In Dubai Extended

19 April 2020

Following the announcement that the National Disinfection Programme has been extended by a further week, Dubai's Roads Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that the free parking in place in Dubai during the programme has been extended