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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.

Aster DM Healthcare Launches Free Health Tele Consultation

02 April 2020

Aster DM HAster DM Healthcare has introduced a free tele consultation service across its Medcare, Aster Hospital and Aster Clinic facilities in the UAE, allowing patients to remotely consult qualified doctors for all general ailments.

Watch: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Gets Emotional Seeing Residents Sing The UAE National Anthem

01 April 2020

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces praised the commitment of all expatriates living in the UAE, towards precautionary measures taken to contain the spread

TRA Updates Online Store List

01 April 2020

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA has updated the list of online stores that "reflects the increasing appeal for online services."

Dubai School Announces Reduction In School Fees

31 March 2020

Al Najah Education has announced a 20% reduction in school fees at its Jumeirah based schools, Horizon English School and Horizon International School. The relief plan will apply to all year groups for term three of the 2019/2020 academic year.

Beware! Fake News Messages Being Shared In The UAE

31 March 2020

In this fast-paced digital world that spans many platforms, it is important that all sources are verified before speculating. Lately, a circular was shared among many UAE social media platforms quoting some very strict communication regulations

Instagram Stay Home Sticker Available In The UAE

31 March 2020

Have you have been wondering why you cannot you find the "Stay Home' sticker in your Instagram sticker tray, but many of the people on your feed have already been using it for a week now? Well wonder no mre as you can now use it too.

Restricted Movement In This Part Of Dubai For Two Weeks

31 March 2020

Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has announced "increased restrictions on movement in the Al Ras area of Dubai" for two weeks from Tuesday 31 March to facilitate enhanced sterilisation procedures.

Free Parking In Dubai

30 March 2020

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that all paid parking spots in Dubai, including multi-storey parking spots, will be free of charge for two weeks until Monday 13 April 2020.

Expo 2020 Expected to Be Postponed

30 March 2020

Following a virtual meeting held today between of the Expo 2020 Steering Committee, which is made up of officials from the UAE as well as officials from some participating countries, it has been announced that the organisers of the much anticipated

Distance Learning Extended Till End Of Academic Year

30 March 2020

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced on that the distance learning e-education system that has been in place since 22 March, will be extended until the end of the current academic year.

Wagamama Launches Online Cooking Classes

30 March 2020

As UAE residents asked to now staying at home to help contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, restaurant chain Wagamama is taking its hugely popular cooking classes online, and serving up live-streaming classes full of tips and tricks for both

Fuel Prices For April Announced

30 March 2020

Fuel prices for April 2020 have been announced and they are going down significantly in comparison to fuel prices in March 2020.

Fines Announced For Not Following Safety Advice

29 March 2020

The UAE government has issued a new list of fines for those not adhering to the advice and directives given in the drive to control the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, including the stay at home rules. The fines range from Dhs 500 to Dhs 50,000

Weather Update: Rain And Strong Winds Expected

29 March 2020

According to the National Center for Meteorology (NCMS) weather update, the cloud formation in the sky today can result in rainfall accompanied by a strong wind blowing at a speed of up to 50kmh, with the possibility of storms in some parts of the