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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.

Citizens And Residents In Dubai Are Advised Against Travelling Abroad

05 March 2020

The Ministry of Health and Community Protection has advised citizens and residents to avoid travelling abroad to contain the spread of coronavirus in multiple cities across the globe. As per the statement released by the Ministry of Health, if a pe

Saudi Suspends Umrah

04 March 2020

According to the Saudi Press Agency, the country has suspended Umrah for its residents and citizens as a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus. Last week, the country had temporarily suspended the entry for the pilgrimage for any

Events Still Going On

03 March 2020

While many events are being cancelled as a precautionary measure to contain the risk of the spread of coronavirus, it does not mean that there is nothing to do as there are some events and activities which are all going ahead as scheduled. These

Events Postponed Over Coronavirus Precautions

03 March 2020

A number of major events have been postponed and cancelled as a preventive measure due to coronavirus. Here's a list of some of the key events which have been confirmed as either postponed or cancelled by organisers

Schools Close Early For Spring Break

03 March 2020

As a precautionary measure in the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Education has announced the early start of spring vacation for schools and a distance learning initiative. Schools and higher education

Mystery Shopper App For Government Services Launched

03 March 2020

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has launched an eight language mystery shopper application to help measure the performance of government entities and services.

KHDA Uses Comic To Explain Coronavirus

02 March 2020

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai is trying to explain coronavirus to students through an easy, simple and engaging comic text. The KHDA took to its official Twitter handle to share the 4-page illustration explaining to

Slumdog Composer To Open A Studio In Dubai

02 March 2020

Regardless of how much you know about Bollywood, most people will know the popular soundtrack 'Jai ho' from the Oscar-winning movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'. A R Rahman, the Name behind this popular soundtrack, and many others, is opening a state

Government Games Postponed

02 March 2020

One of the major Dubai government sporting events has been postponed as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus. The Government Games 2020 was scheduled to take place this month from 18 to 21 March, however the Dubai Media Office took

Dubai Schools Asked To Cancel Trips

01 March 2020

The Knowledge and Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai has called upon all private schools in the Emirate to cancel all activities that require travel or gathering in large numbers. As a precautionary measure to confront the coronavirus outbreak, s

Dubai Parking Metres Get Arty Makeover

01 March 2020

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, have teamed up to give an artistic makeover to parking spaces across Dubai with a vision of transforming the city into an open-air

Djokovic Beats Tsitsipas In Dubai

01 March 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 to win his fifth Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship title, and his first since 2013. It was the first men’s final between the top two seeds in Dubai since 2015, and Tsitsipas was

UAE Nurseries To Be Closed For 14 Days

01 March 2020

The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that nurseries in the country will be closed temporarily as a preventive measure to contain the spread of coronavirus. This decision was made after the number of infected cases reached 21 in the UAE,

Fuel Prices For March Announced

27 February 2020

The UAE's Fuel Price Committee has announced prices for March 2020 and they are going down in comparison to fuel prices in February 2020. The price of Super 98 has come down to Dhs 2.16 from Dhs 2.24 last month,