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UPDATES
- Major Flight Disruption At DXB, Authorities Issue Travel Warning
  
  Dubai has experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, 18 December and Friday, 19 December. As a result, major international airlines, including Emirates, have cancelled or delayed flights at DXB and DWC.
- UAE Weather: More Rain, Thunder Storms Forecast Over The Weekend
  
  Unstable weather conditions across the UAE on 19 December, with skies expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy
- Dubai To Ring In 2026 With 48 Firework Displays Across The City
  
  Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2026 with an extraordinary lineup of fireworks displays
- Dubai Declares Remote Work For Government Staff On 19 December
  
  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, declared work from home for public sector
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 19 To 21 December
  
  Concerts to Christmas plays, here's what's in store this weekend
- 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.
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Dubai's Mr Toad's Joins Hands With Al Jalila Foundation For Pinktober

18 October 2023

Mr. Toad’s restaurants throughout Dubai are dedicating a portion of their earnings from healthy and signature food orders to the Al Jalila Foundation, aimed at advancing cancer research.

Abu Dhabi’s Terminal A To Open On 1 November

17 October 2023

The inauguration of Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport, one of the world's most expansive airport terminals, is scheduled for 1 November, 2023.

UAE And France Join Forces To Develop Solar Project On Yas Bay Waterfront

17 October 2023

The UAE and France have collaborated to create a 524-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) project on the Yas Bay Waterfront.

Dubai Police Unveils Self-Driving Patrols At Gitex 2023

17 October 2023

Dubai Police, renowned for its impressive fleet of supercars, is set to elevate residential security by introducing self-driving patrols.

Abu Dhabi Marathon To Return For Its Fifth Race, Here’s Everything To Know

17 October 2023

Attention Abu Dhabi residents, get ready to lace up your shoes as the renowned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Abu Dhabi Marathon is gearing up for its fifth edition, scheduled for 16 December.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Announces Dhs 50 Million Humanitarian Aid To Palestine

16 October 2023

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued an instruction to allocate Dhs 50 million in humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian population.

Dubai Begins Testing Of Driverless Vehicles In Jumeirah 1 Area

16 October 2023

Driverless cars will soon be a reality in Dubai, as Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Cruise, a leading self-driving technology company, have initiated trials of autonomous vehicles on the Chevrolet Bolt model in the Jumeirah 1.

Pay For Dubai Metro Via Facial Recognition

16 October 2023

Residents of Dubai, brace yourselves for a glimpse into the future, where the payment of public transport fares will soon be able through facial recognition technology.

Abu Dhabi Launches Automated Electric Bus Service In The City

16 October 2023

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) under the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport has introduced the initial stage of the Automated Rapid Transport (ART) on Abu Dhabi Island.

RTA Announces Opening Of Two New Footbridges In Dubai

12 October 2023

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has officially unveiled two new pedestrian footbridges on Ras Al Khor Road. This development is part of a larger project announced in 2023.

Dubai Launches AI Concierge For Tourists And Residents

12 October 2023

In a significant move, His Excellency Matar Al Hemeiri, Chief Executive of Digital Dubai Government Establishment, Digital Dubai, has introduced 'Dubai AI,' a generative AI-powered digital city concierge.

Dubai Ride To Return On Sheikh Zayed Road, Registrations Now Open

12 October 2023

Calling all cycling enthusiasts, get ready for the return of Dubai Ride, presented by DP World, the most distinctive cycling experience in Dubai. This thrilling event is set to take place on Sunday, 12 November, right on Sheikh Zayed Road.