Dubai Municipality Opens Integrated Community Markets
Dubai Municipality completes new community market spaces across major industrial areas, featuring 866 stalls, sports facilities, and everyday services for residents and workers.
Dubai Robotaxis Pass 4 Million Kilometres As Driverless Fleet Grows
Dubai's autonomous Robotaxi fleet achieves a milestone of four million kilometres driven across designated operational zones, supporting the emirate's smart self-driving transport targets.
talabat Distributes Care Kits For Delivery Riders
talabat UAE expands its ‘Summer Together’ initiative, providing free ice creams, juices, and care kits to keep delivery riders refreshed during summer.
RTA Completes Al Marabea Street Upgrade To Boost Capacity And Cut Peak Journey Times
Dubai's RTA completes road expansion on Al Marabea Street between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street, boosting traffic capacity by 30% and cutting peak travel delays by up to 30% for commuters.
UAE Becomes Second Country Globally To Authorise New High Cholesterol Drug Lipfendra
The Emirates Drug Establishment authorises Lipfendra, a new daily oral medication for adults with high LDL cholesterol, bringing cutting-edge healthcare to UAE residents.
Approved New Weight Loss Pill; Here's What We Know
Foundayo, the new weight loss pill is expected to be available in the UAE from May this year. Here's everything you need to know!
Day In The Life: Dr Tatjana Pavicic
Dr. Tatjana Pavicic is a dermatologist and global educator in aesthetic medicine, known for personalised, evidence-based care.
Why Is Obesity Rising In Dubai? Experts Explain The Causes And Solutions
Obesity is rising in Dubai due to sedentary lifestyles, easy access to high-calorie food, busy schedules and poor diet choices. Here's what experts have to say!
Expert Tips To Make Your Makeup Last Through Dubai’s Summer Heat
Beat Dubai’s summer heat with expert makeup tips on hydration, breathable formulas, and smart layering
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
Skincare Routine: Advice From Skin Experts On Choosing Between 10 Step Or 3 Step Routine
Connector spoke with skincare experts to clarify the essentials and help you understand the best practices for a realistic skincare routine.
What To Consider Before Getting Laser Hair Removal
Skip the razor and waxing appointments for laser hair removal
UAE Launches National Higher Education Award To Celebrate Academic Excellence
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially launched a new national award to celebrate the institutions, teachers, and partners shaping the country's tertiary education sector.
Abu Dhabi Student Crowned UAE Arab Reading Challenge Champion
Grade 6 student Danah Adel Al Zarouni beat over 830,000 national entrants to claim the 10th Arab Reading Challenge crown at Dubai’s Expo City, advancing to the global grand finals.
KHDA Launches Mandatory 'Skills For Life' Initiative
Dubai’s KHDA introduces the 'Skills for Life' educational framework for the 2026-27 academic year, integrating financial literacy, digital safety, and wellness.
The Green Planet Dubai Relaunches Indoor Rainforest Summer Camp For Children
Dubai’s popular tropical bio-dome has announced the return of its four-day weekly summer camp, offering children aged 5 to 12 hands-on wildlife encounters, photography workshops and science experiments.
Isola Launches Weekday Lunch Menu At Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse Italian favourite Isola launches 'Pranzo all'Isola', a summer weekday set lunch menu, offering two and three-course coastal Italian dining options starting from Dhs 140.
MiMi Mei Fair Launches New Dinner Set Menu In Downtown Dubai
MiMi Mei Fair on Downtown Boulevard introduces a three-course dinner set menu for Dhs 228 per person.
Al Quoz Cafe Welcomes Morning Diners With French-Inspired Breakfast Menu
Cassette, the music and arts café in Al Quoz, offers a relaxed start to the day with a newly highlighted French-inspired breakfast menu featuring classic egg dishes, sweet crêpes, and house-made pastries.
Midweek Ladies' Night Comes To Above Eleven
Dubai's sky-high Nikkei hotspot Above Eleven is introducing a Wednesday evening ladies' night, featuring skyline views, live entertainment, and structured beverage packages.
Regulated Home Gardening Service 'Al Freej Gardener' Launches On Careem
Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police, and GDRFA have partnered with Careem to launch 'Al Freej Gardener', a new digital platform booking service for licensed home gardening and landscaping launching in September 2026.
Personal Loans In The UAE: Eligibility, Rules And Everything You Must Know
Planning to apply for a personal loan in the UAE? Here's everything you must know.
SOCO, Dubai's New Gaming Hub Brings Families Together Through Smart, Playful Design
Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment has opened SOCO, a new social entertainment venue, at City Centre Mirdif.
Dubai Entrepreneur Expands Business Despite Regional Tensions
Dubai’s Faisal Al Mutairi turned his lifelong love of chilli into House of Habanero, a hot sauce concept bringing bold global flavours to the UAE.
Expanded Events Calendar Announced Across These Two Dubai Venues
Dubai World Trade Centre unveils a comprehensive schedule of international exhibitions through late 2026, splitting major trade shows between its central venue and the expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City.
Comedian Jimmy Carr To Perform At Dubai Opera In August
British comedian Jimmy Carr will perform two live shows at Dubai Opera on 29 August 2026 as part of his international 'Laughs Funny' tour. Tickets start at Dhs 250.
Nancy Ajram To Perform Live At Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena This October
Lebanese pop icon Nancy Ajram will return to Dubai for a major concert at the Coca-Cola Arena on 24 October 2026, bringing her signature hits to UAE fans.
One Piece Star Mackenyu Confirmed For Middle East Film And Comic Con 2026
Middle East Film and Comic Con 2026 returns to Abu Dhabi this September, confirming Japanese actor Mackenyu as the headline celebrity guest alongside renowned Marvel and DC comic book artists.
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Uber and Dubai Airports open a climate-controlled rider lounge at DXB Terminal 3 pickup area, featuring device charging hubs, luggage seating, and streamlined PIN dispatch queues.
The UAE National Centre of Meteorology forecasts intense heat, humidity, mist, and afternoon convective rain clouds across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and eastern emirates from 17 to 20 August.
UAE motorists can clear four traffic black points by registering online and driving safely on 31 August, as the Ministry of Interior launches its annual 'Accident-Free Day' for the new academic year.
Dubai’s RTA opens a new 500-metre bridge at DWTC, slashing event travel times from 10 minutes to 2 minutes as part of the AED 633 million Al Mustaqbal Street scheme.
The UAE faces highs of 47°C to 49°C this weekend, with rising humidity, potential coastal fog, and light eastern rainfall expected across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates, according to the NCM.
The Dubai Fitness Challenge marks its tenth edition from 31 October to 29 November 2026, bringing free citywide workouts, mass events, and 30 days of active living to residents.
Emirates introduces major fare flexibility measures for Dubai travelers, including unlimited free date changes across multiple fare classes and reduced refund fees to $50, enhancing convenience for UAE residents.
Dubai's RTA expands a crucial 2km stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road to seven lanes, boosting road capacity by 17% and cutting peak journey times for commuters traveling towards Dubai World Trade Centre.
Dubai’s RTA has opened a new 700-metre four-lane bridge at the Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street junction, cutting peak waiting times by 85% for over 400,000 residents.
Nominations for the first Dubai-it Award are open, inviting individuals, businesses, and entities to showcase extraordinary achievements delivered across 10 vital sectors in Dubai.
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