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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.

Tourist Attractions Closed

14 March 2020

Popular visitor attractions in Abu Dhabi will be closed for 2 weeks from Sunday 15 March to help contain the spread of coronavirus. Destinations including Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Yas Island Theme Parks, Yas Water World and Ferrari

Ministry Quashes Rumours On School Closures

12 March 2020

The Ministry of Education has responded to recent stories circulated on social media, and some media outlets, about its plans to close schools until the end the academic year and continue the distance e-learning system till the end of the school year

Weather Update: Temperature Is Expected To Go Up

12 March 2020

According to the weather update from the National Centre of Meteorology, we can expect sunny a day today and into Friday, with temperatures over the next few days expected to reach highs of 27 degrees after mid-day, but can drop to around 18 degrees

Sneak Peek At Sky Pod Map

11 March 2020

In February this year, Dubai's Road And Transport Authority (RTA) signed an agreement with UK based BeemCar Ltd to develop Sky Pods. The new technology is being described as a cross between a monorail and a ski lift. Sky Pods can seat four

Global Village Postpones Friday Concerts

11 March 2020

Organisers at cultural event Global Village have announced that they are cancelling all the remaining Friday concerts for the ongoing season and postponing the events to the season 25.The step has been taken in light of preventive measures against

Emirates Extends Waiver Free Changes

10 March 2020

Emirates Airlines has updated the new waiver policy it announced earlier this week to give peace of mind to passengers who are unsure of their travel plans in light of coronavirus. The waiver policy announced stated that any tickets booked between

Salik Registration Goes Paperless

10 March 2020

Fostering the paperless environment in Dubai's day to day operations, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has discontinued the physical Salik registration forms, and now registeration and activation of Salik tags will be done online either through

Etisalat Gives Free Access To Video Calling App

10 March 2020

To limit the impact in their operations in the wake of coronavirus, a lot of Dubai businesses are preparing back-up plans which in some cases includes plans for employees to work remotely. To support businesses who are looking at adopting remote

Saudi Suspends Entry From UAE And Eight Other States

09 March 2020

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has put a temporary ban on arrivals from nine countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, South Korea, Egypt, Italy and Iraq starting Monday, 9 March. The step has been taken as a precautionary

New Radar To Detect Drivers Texting While Driving

09 March 2020

Dubai Police have rolled out new technology to monitor drivers' behaviour behind the wheel, ensuring road safety for all. A new radar will be installed on different roads and highways to detect drivers' behaviour including text messaging while

Emirates Offers Flexible Booking Choices

08 March 2020

Dubai based airline Emirates has announced that customers who book their tickets between 7 March and 31 March 2020 have the flexibility to reschedule their tickets to different dates in the same class at no extra charges for re-issuance. The move

Important Notice For Students Who Travel During School Break

08 March 2020

Ministry of Education is advising students and families against travelling during the ongoing 4 week break, a preventive measure taken to contain the spread of coronavirus. Students who travel outside the country, specifically to the countries

Film And Comic Fans Show Is Back

05 March 2020

The much anticipated Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) 2020 is back in Dubai for another year and set to open its doors today to thousands of film lovers, art and pop culture enthusiasts and geeks for yet another action-packed event running all

Try These New Restaurants In Dubai

05 March 2020

Looking for some new places to satisfy your taste buds? Here are five new places that opened their doors recently adding more choice to Dubai's already bustling dining scene.