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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 Adds New Destinations To Current Passenger Services

13 April 2020

Dubai based Emirates Airlines has announced it is planning to add further destinations to the limited passenger services it recently reintroduced. The new destinations include Jakarta, Manila Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algeria, and Kabul.

Register For Online Dubai Cycling Challenge

12 April 2020

Following the success of the recent Marathon at Home, Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has announced the launch of another new initiative for the community, a virtual cycling challenge, through their Dubai Cycling app as part of their ‘Be Fit, Be Safe’

Emirate To Operate Flights From Terminal 3

12 April 2020

Dubai based Emirates Airlines, will be operating some of the existing flights it started last week from Dubai Internal Airport (DXB) terminal 3 from Sunday, 12 April instead of terminal 2.

Instagram Launches A New Sticker To Honour Frontline Professionals

12 April 2020

Social media platform Instagram has launched a new sticker 'Thank You Hour' to honour the people around the world, who have stepped up in unprecedented ways to support friends, family and their communities.

Weather Update : Cloudy And Dusty With Storms Likely

12 April 2020

According to the National Center Of Meteorology, weather in Dubai will be dusty and the sky partly cloudy to cloudy during daylight hours, with a good chance of rainfall over some areas likely.

Permit To Move Website Issues 1,200 Permits Per Minute

09 April 2020

The website launched earlier this week to issue permit of movement, www.dxbpermit.gov.ae, is able to handle 1,200 requests per minute and delays happen only due to the number of people applying at the time exceeding the limit

Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Centre Now Open At Al Nasr Club

08 April 2020

As part of intensified efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has opened a drive-through COVID-19 testing centre located at the Al Nasr Club for the general public.

Commercial Activities To Remain Shut Until 18 April

07 April 2020

Dubai Economic Department has announced that the closure of all commercial activities will continue until 18 April with the exception of vital sectors. The closure has been extended until the scheduled end of the National Disinfection Programme

WATCH: The Team Behind Dubai Aquarium Working Seven Days A Week To Look After All The Animals

07 April 2020

As we are confined at home during these unprecedented times with nearly everything around us being temporarily closed to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, the team at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo are making sure that all the animals

Digital Wellness Week At Tania's Tea House

07 April 2020

A Dubai-based restaurant on Jumeirah Road, Tania's Teahouse has recently launched a wellness week. With health being a priority during the recent ongoing situation of coronavirus COVID-19, the wellness week at Tania's Teahouse aims to create more

Dubai's Waterfront Market Reopens

07 April 2020

Dubai's premier fresh food market, Waterfront Market, has been given permission by the authorities to re-open its fish, meat, dry goods and fruit and vegetable markets, and will resume business as normal for all its customers on 7 April 2020.

Dubai Taxis Protected With Isolators

07 April 2020

Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has installed isolators in its fleet of taxis as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.

Schools Offering Discounts For Term 3 Fees (Updated)

07 April 2020

Further to the reduction in school recently fees announced by Al Najah Education and Safa Schools, more schools have also confirmed discounts on term 3 fees, following the extension of online learning until the end of the academic year.

Permit Required To Go For Essentials

06 April 2020

The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has further intensified the movement restrictions in its efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.