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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.
COMPETITIONS

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News

New Dates Confirmed For Expo 2020

04 May 2020

Voting is still under way by member states of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) to approve the revised dates for Expo 2020 Dubai

Repatriations Flights To the Philippines Have Been Cancelled With Immediate Effect

03 May 2020

Repatriation flights from the UAE to the Philippines have been cancelled by Emirates and Etihad. The decision has been made as a result of the Philippines government temporarily restricted passenger flights into the country until at least 9 May.

Indian Medics Are Being Sent To The UAE

03 May 2020

The UAE Embassy in New Delhi, India has confirmed that 88 medical staff have been given permission to travel to the UAE, to help tackle coronavirus COVID-19.

Buy A Light On Burj Khalifa And Donate Meals To Families In Need

03 May 2020

Contribute to this great cause of feeding people in need by purchasing a LED light on Burj Khalifa for Dhs 10.

1.3 Million Meals Delivered In The First Week Of Ramadan

03 May 2020

More than 1.3 million meals were distributed to low-income workers as part of the '10 Million Meals' initiative during the first week of Ramadan.

RTA Opens Two Internal Roads At Sama Al Jaddaf And Oud Al Muteena 1

03 May 2020

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has opened new roads at Sama Al Jadaf, which now connects with other main roads nearby such Al Khail Road to the south and Sheikh Rashid Road to the north.

Possible Treatment For Coronavirus COVID-19 Has Been Developed In The UAE

02 May 2020

The Ministry of Economy has granted a patent for the development of an innovative and promising treatment for coronavirus COVID-19 infections using stem cells.

Dubai Gold Souk Reopens

30 April 2020

Dubai Gold And Jewellery Group (DGJG), the trade body for the gold and diamond jewellery sector in Dubai, has announced the reopening of the iconic Deira Gold Souk following the easing of restrictions in the Al Ras and Naif areas of Dubai.

City Walk, Kite Beach, La Mer And More Resume Operations

30 April 2020

Dubai-based holding company Meraas, has resumed operations across its destinations including Boxpark, Al Seef, Bluewaters, City Walk, Kite Beach, La Mer, The Beach, The Outlet Village and all Last Exit destinations excluding Al Qudra.

Ramadan Scam: UAE Ruler Has Not Announced Any Dhs 1 Million Prize

30 April 2020

A new WhatsApp scam is currently doing the rounds inviting residents to participate in a fake contest to win prize money of Dhs 1 million.

Travel Between Emirates Is Not Restricted

29 April 2020

As part of the easing of measures and restrictions in place to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, authorities have announced that travel between the emirates is possible.

RTA Opens Happiness Centres

29 April 2020

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reopened three customer happiness centres. These are the centres at Umm Al Ramoul, Deira and Al Barsha, along with a further 19 service provider centres.