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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.

Ramadan Working Hours Announced For The Public Sector

19 April 2020

Public sector working hours for the Holy Month of Ramadan have been announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). In a Tweet the FAHR announced that official working hours

Sheikh Mohammed Posts We Will Win Video On Twitter

19 April 2020

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has posted a video on to his Twitter account, with a sporting theme and the simple message “We Will Win ..”

National Disinfection Programme Extended By A Further Week

17 April 2020

The 24 hour National Disinfection Programme across Dubai that has been ongoing for the past two weeks, has been extended by another week, it has been confirmed by the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai.

Permit To Move Only Allowed Every Three Days

16 April 2020

Dubai residents applying for the move permit for essential groceries can now only apply for a permit once every three days.

Nakheel Supplies Protective Clothing To Front Line Medical Workers

16 April 2020

Nakheel, the Dubai master developer behind communities and locations including Palm Jumeirah, Discovery Gardens and Jumeriah Village Circle, is supplying 485,000 different items of protective clothing to front line medical staff

Weather Update: Thunder And Lightning Expected Today

16 April 2020

The unsettled weather seen yesterday and over night across Dubai will continue into today, with more thunder and lightning forecast. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts winds of 50kmh that will cause sand and dust storms

Hotels, Venues And Floating Restaurants To Stay Closed Until Further Notice

16 April 2020

The temporary closure of hotel establishments, floating restaurants and event venues has been extended until further notice, as part of the continued efforts to control the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.

Dubai Mall Opens Virtual Stores At Noon

15 April 2020

In the latest development in its E-commerce business, the online shopping website www.noon.com has announced the launch of Dubai Mall Virtual Shopping experience. What it means is that the Dubai Mall's stores are now listed at the shopping portal, an

Emirates Tests Passengers Before Boarding

15 April 2020

Passengers on the limited flights operated by Dubai based Emirates airline, are being tested for coronavirus COVID-19 before boarding. The extra measures introduced by Emirates are done along side the Dubai Health Authority

Dubai World Trade Centre Set Up As Field Hospital

15 April 2020

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the 1.3 million square foot exhibition and events centre on Sheikh Zayed Road is being prepared into a filed hospital to be help handle an increases in coronavirus COVID-19 cases.

Discount Off Groceries And Free Next Day Delivery For Front Line Workers

14 April 2020

Shopping for essentials for all of us has changed over the past few weeks with either the need to apply for a permit to move to visit the supermarket for those every day food necessities, or planning well in advance and ordering online through

Emirates Has Simplified Policy Which Includes Tickets Valid For Up To Two Years

14 April 2020

Dubai based Emirates Airline has updated its travel waiver policies for rebooking and refunds on tickets issued across all its markets. Emirates now offers three simple options for passengers affected by flight cancellations and travel restrictions.

Expired Residence Visas Valid Till End Of This Year

14 April 2020

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC), to lessen the impacts of the precautionary measures taken to control the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, has announced that expired residence visas, entry permits and Emirates ID

Free Parking Throughout Dubai Extended

14 April 2020

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the free parking measures announced at the end of last month, are extended until the completion of the National Disinfection Programme.