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UPDATES
- UAE Announces New Rule For KG, Grade 1 Admissions
  
  The UAE has announced a new rule for school admissions
- UAE Weather Alert: Strong Winds And Blowing Dust To Reduce Visibility
  
  UAE warns motorists as dusty conditions reduce visibility
- Dubai Tests Drones To Clean Traffic Signals
  
  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has begun a pilot project using drones to clean traffic signals across the city
- UAE Bans Single-Use Containers, Bags, And Cutlery From January 2026
  
  The second phase of UAE's plastic ban is set to begin on 1 January, 2026
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Smart Sugar Swaps To Help You Cut Back Without Feeling Deprived
  
  Dietitian Safaa Alshikh Ali, owner of Safaa Health, suggests smart swaps that will help keep your sugar cravings in check
- 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.
BEAUTY
- Winter Skincare: Do’s, Don’t’s And Everything You Must Know
  
  Here’s your complete guide to keeping your skin smooth, supple, and glowing all winter long
- 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.
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
- Last-Minute Christmas Day Brunches In Dubai You Can Still Book
  
  Still looking for a Christmas Day brunch in Dubai? Here's a list of what you can still book.
- Dining Deals You Should Not Miss This Week
  
  Here’s Connector’s round-up of dining deals this week. Read on and make your pick!
- Hot Dining Offers In Dubai This Week
  
  See Connector's highlights of exciting dining deals in Dubai this week
- Where To Order Your Turkey Takeaway In Dubai This Christmas
  
  Gobble, gobble, everybody!
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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Happy Pakistan Independence Day!

14 August 2018

Today marks the 72nd Pakistan Independence Day. Observed annually, the date commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign nation following the end of the British rule.

Eid Al Adha Private Sector Holidays Announced

14 August 2018

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has just announced the private sector holidays for next week. Eid Al Adha will see that private sector employees will have Monday (20 August) - Wednesday (22 August) off for the celebration

Humidity Levels In The UAE Reach A Whopping 100 Percent

14 August 2018

If you’re feeling a little damper than usual today, there’s a reason for that. The UAE has officially reached humidity levels of 100 percent. Abu Dhabi-based National Center of Meteorology (NCM) recorded that the humidity peaked in the Sharjah

UAE Billionaire Donates Over Dhs 3 Million To Kerala Flood Victims

13 August 2018

UAE-based Keralite expat and billionaire Yusuff Ali M.A. has announced that he has kept Dhs 4 million aside to aide flood victims in Kerala, India.

Emirates Launches Discounted Tickets To Over 70 Destinations

13 August 2018

Emirates has announced special fares to over 70 global destinations for a limited time only on bookings made by 20 August for travel between 1 September and 31 March next year. Offers include, Economy Class seats to Beirut

Dubai Residents, Beware Of This Scam

13 August 2018

Another scam has surfaced over the past few days to look out for. Scammers are falsely using the ENOC name to steal cash from users by claiming that their bank account details have changed.

This Popular Metro Station Is Getting A New Name

13 August 2018

Bound to cause some confusion on your travels, the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) Metro station has a new name! The station will be renamed Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Metro station from 1 September.

Eid Al Adha Holidays Announced

12 August 2018

Public sector employees in the UAE will get a week-long holiday this Eid Al Adha, as announced by the UAE government. The holiday will begin on Sunday, 19 August and work will resume on Sunday, 26 August. So in effect, the public sector

Speeding Fines Halved As 20kmh Speed Buffer Removed

12 August 2018

As Abu Dhabi takes away the 20kmh speed buffer on roads from today, 12 August, speeding fines are said to be reduced by half to Dhs 300 from Dhs 600. According to the authorities, the reduction in fines will soften the blow for motorists

Charges Against The Swedish Woman Detained In Dubai Dropped

12 August 2018

Dubai has officially closed the case on the Swedish national detained in Dubai. By order of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, the woman was released

A Yacht Caught Fire In Dubai

09 August 2018

An incident of fire on a yacht was reported early in the morning at 7am today. The incident occurred at Port Rashid Marina. After receiving the information about the fire, the Dubai Civil Defence team rushed to the location and extinguished the fire.

Eid Al Adha Holidays Announced In These GCC Countries!

08 August 2018

UAE’s neighbour countries, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, have announced the Eid Al Adha holiday dates. The holiday will begin on Friday, 17 August, and end on Saturday, 25 August. While in both the countries, government employees are set for 9-day

The Lebanese Singer Who Collapsed On Stage In Dubai Has Revealed The Shocking Reason Why

08 August 2018

Lebanese singer, Elissa performed in Dubai in February this year. During the concert, Elissa was taken ill as she collapsed on stage, prompting intervention from members of her band who carried her off stage. The scary incident was caught on

British Tourist Who Racked Up Over Dhs 170,000 In Car Fines Still Has The Car

08 August 2018

The story of the British tourist, who accumulated fines over Dhs 170,000 while driving his rented Lamborghini Huracan supercar at speeds of over 200kmh, has now taken an interesting turn. It has been reported that the car rental company’s partner