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UPDATES
- Emirates Airline To Ban All In-Flight Use Of Power Banks
  
  From 1 October, Emirates Airline will prohibit the in-flight use of power banks, allowing passengers to carry only one unit under strict safety conditions.
- Ghani Souleymane Begins 100 Triathlons In 100 Days Challenge
  
  Dubai-based endurance athlete Ghani Souleymane is starting 100 consecutive 100km triathlons, ending at the Dubai T100 Triathlon in November, in a Guinness World Record bid to raise funds for children affected by conflict.
- New Upgrade To Ease Traffic Congestion In Key Dubai Roads
  
  RTA’s road upgrade between Ras Al Khor and Al Meydan will raise traffic capacity by 50%, reducing congestion and improving travel to key business and residential areas.
- UAE Launches Space Mission And Satellite Engineering Programme
  
  A new UAE initiative will train Emirati professionals in satellite engineering and space mission leadership, building a skilled local workforce to power the nation’s growing space ambitions.
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Building Immunity In Your Children: Back-To-School Health Tips
  
  Make this back-to-school season smooth for your children with these tips to help build their immunity.
- 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.
- 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.
- Understanding Sleep Disorders: Causes, Solutions And When To Seek Help
  
  With the help of expert insights, Connector explores the most common sleep disorders, the underlying causal factors and potential solutions to them.
BEAUTY
- Tips To Keep Your Skin Hydrated This Summer
  
  Here's Connector's guide to help you achieve glowing, hydrated skin during the summer
- Choosing The Right Sunscreen This Summer
  
  Connector helps you build the right sunscreen routine this summer with the help of expert insights.
- 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.
- Your Guide To Summer Hair Care
  
  Connector spoke with experts and specialists in the UAE to help you with hair care during summer. Use these expert tips to beat the heat, humidity and hair hassles
KIDS & EDUCATION
- 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.
- Dubai’s Best Indoor Attractions For Kids Before School Starts
  
  Celebrate the last few weeks of summer vacation with your children at some of these top attractions in Dubai.
- Back-To-School Essentials To Add To Your List
  
  Prepare well for this back-to-school season by adding some of these essential items to your list.
- 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.
DINING
- Exciting Dining Offers In Dubai This Week
  
  Savour the start of August in style! Connector brings you some of the city’s hottest dining deals so you can indulge in Dubai’s best flavours without the guesswork.
- Ten To Try: Shawarma
  
  Who doesn't love shawarma? Connector highlights some of the great ones to try in Dubai, served across many hidden gems and beloved institutions alike.
- Chefs' Corner: Aakash Tyagi
  
  Chef Aakash Tyagi from Romeo Lane speaks to Connector about his culinary journey, inspirations and more.
- Watch Your Premier League Team With Fellow Fans At These Dedicated Supporters Club Bars
  
  Connector highlights some of the Dubai venues to catch this season of the English Premier League.
HOME & GARDEN
- Public Transportation In Dubai: Dos And Don'ts
  
  Here’s a simple guide to some of the most important dos and don’ts when using public transport in Dubai
- How You Can Eat Sustainably For The Planet’s Sake
  
  Connector explores how you can eat sustainably for the sake of yourselves and the planet.
- Connector In Conversation With Mujeeb Rahman: Golden Heart With A Golden Visa
  
  Connector spoke to Mujeeb Rahman, a senior executive who dedicates his free time to volunteering and serving the city's blue-collar labour force, for which he was awarded a Golden Visa by the government.
- Summer Essentials To Get For This Holiday Season
  
  Here are some essential summer products that you can stock up on for this holiday season, from sunscreens to hand-held fans and more.
WHATS ON
- Games Of The Future 2025 Announces Lineup Of Phygital Events
  
  Featuring 11 phygital disciplines, top global athletes and a USD 5 million prize pool, Abu Dhabi will host the Games of the Future 2025 this December.
- Things To Do For The Weekend 8 To 10 August
  
  Here's Connectors highlights of what's happening across Dubai this weekend!
- 'Kings Of P-Pop' SB19 Set To Rock Dubai
  
  P-pop superstars SB19 are performing live in Dubai this October, bringing their global tour to Coca-Cola Arena for an electrifying, one-night-only show.
- DIFC Art Nights Returns This November
  
  Inviting artists to showcase their work in Dubai’s iconic cultural hub, DIFC Art Nights returns this November for its 20th edition. Submissions are open until 15 September.
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News

Flu Vaccines Available In Dubai

08 October 2020

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the launch of its Seasonal Influenza Campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Arab Youth Survey 2020: UAE Chosen As Best Place To Live For Ninth Straight Year

07 October 2020

Young Arabs have named the UAE as their top country of choice to live in for the ninth consecutive year.

Final Reminder: Grace Period For Visa Renewal Ends On 10 October

07 October 2020

UAE residents, whose visas expired between 1 March and 11 July, must renew their visas and Emirates IDs before the grace period ends on 10 October.

Etihad Airways To Include COVID-19 Test In Ticket Price For Flights From Abu Dhabi

06 October 2020

UAE’s national airline, Etihad Airways, has announced that tickets for flights departing from the Abu Dhabi International Airport will include the price of the COVID-19 test, until the end of the year.

Nakheel Crosses Dhs 1.2 Billion Milestone From Sales Of Ready-To-Occupy Villas

06 October 2020

Dubai property developer Nakheel announced that it has achieved more than AED 1.2 billion from the sales of ready-to-occupy family homes since March, in a statement released on Monday.

UAE Resumes Employment Visas, Work Permits For Vital Sectors

06 October 2020

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has announced that employment visas can now be issued for vital government and semi-government sectors, including entry permits for domestic workers, in the UAE.

151 Smart Screens To Be Installed At Dubai Bus Stops For Real-Time Updates

05 October 2020

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun the installation of solar-powered smart screens at bus stops across Dubai.

Expo 2020 Hosts Two-Day Virtual Space Event

05 October 2020

Expo 2020 will be hosting a two-day virtual event bringing together renowned figures from the field of space travel and exploration.

COVID-19 Test For Abu Dhabi Private School Staff Every Two Weeks

05 October 2020

Teachers and administrative staff of private schools in the capital will have to undergo COVID-19 test once in every two weeks, according to authorities.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Witnesses Completion Of Dubai’s Museum Of The Future

04 October 2020

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared pictures and videos on his Twitter account as he witnessed the installation of the final panel of the Museum of the Future.

The World’s Largest Fountain To Be Unveiled At The Pointe

04 October 2020

The Palm Fountain will be unveiled at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah’s popular dining and lifestyle destination, on Thursday, 22 October.

COVID-19: New Travel Protocols For Emiratis Announced In Dubai

04 October 2020

Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has updated travel protocols for passengers arriving or departing from the emirate, as announced on Friday.