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- 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.

UAE Residents Could Get Five Day Holiday For Eid Al Fitr

16 May 2019

It is most likely that UAE residents will get five days of holidays this Eid Al Fitr. According to the holiday list, issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, unifying the number of holidays for public and private sector

Now Get Your Car Registration Renewed Without Clearing Traffic Fines

16 May 2019

Dubai Police have extended one more benefit to motorists under the ‘new traffic fine discount initiative’ launched in February this year in line with the ‘Year of Tolerance’ campaign. Only a few days after Dubai Police announced that a total

Swap Your Plastic Bottles For Reusable Ones For Free Here And More

16 May 2019

Are you concerned about the environment? Do you know there is more plastic in the ocean than fish and mass deforestation is taking a toll on our ecological system? If you care, and want to do something but don’t know where to start

Dates Announced For Dubai Summer Surprises

15 May 2019

Summer is going to be the best time to be in Dubai with lots to do and the chance to shop till you drop.Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has confirmed the dates for the 22nd season of Dubai Summer Surprises. Dubai's annual summer

A Hypermarket Now Open At Dubai's First Nature Mall

14 May 2019

A 109,000 sq ft Carrefour Hypermarket is now open at Dubai¹s first nature inspired mall. The store in Cityland Mall, is located off the E311 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Highway, adjacent to Global Village (now closed but due to reopen again in October

An Indian Expatriate Tragically Passed Away Following Surgery

14 May 2019

In a tragic turn of events, Betty Rita Fernades, an Indian expatriate, lost her life allegedly due to complications arising following a hip replacement operation at Al Zahra Hospital. According to a report the hospital Chief Executive Officer,

Crown Prince Of Dubai Celebrates Manchester City Win

14 May 2019

While Manchester City's fans across the globe celebrated being crowned Premier League Champions for a second successive season, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and an ardent sports enthusiast took

A Fitness Initiative For Children

14 May 2019

Childhood habits have a significant impact on our life-long actions. While we struggle hard to mend our bad habits, good habits developed at a tender change effortlessly help us out in adult life. Two of many habits that most of us generally

Dubai Wins Yet Another Guinness World Record

12 May 2019

One of Dubai's newest visitor attractions, The Dubai Frame, has entered the Guinness Book Of Records.The landmark is now officially recognised as the largest building in the world in the shape of a frame. The Dubai Frame was opened to the public

More Flights To Jeddah During Last Ten Days Of Ramadan

12 May 2019

In response to the increase in demand to travel for Umrah, Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways has announced it will operate additional daily flights between Al Ain and Jeddah during the final 10 days of the Holy Month from 26 May to 4 June

Over 450,000 Drivers Get 25 Percent Discount On Traffic Fines

12 May 2019

Over 450,000 motorists have benefitted from the latest traffic fine settlement initiative launched in February this year by Dubai Police. Under the new initiative, motorists get 25% discount on their traffic fines if they don’t get a traffic ticket

Dubai Unveils A New Heart-Shaped Sculpture

12 May 2019

When you next find yourself in The Dubai Mall, don't forget to check out this latest art installation by the Emaar Featured just outside the mall. The Insta-generation should definitely take note as they are looking for a new striking backdrop to

High-Tech Cruise Ship Debuts In Arabian Gulf

09 May 2019

In its bid to strengthen marine tourism in the emirate, Dubai recently welcomed Royal Caribbean International's, Spectrum of the Seas, into Port Rashid. It was the ship’s debut entry into the Arabian Gulf, and Dubai celebrated the occasion by

A New State-Of-The-Art Cycling Track Coming Soon

09 May 2019

A new flourishing residential community in Nad Al Sheba, located just off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and known for the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, will soon have a brand new five kilometre cycling track, jogging route and outdoor gyms.