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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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Expo Will Run On 100 Per Cent Renewable Energy

30 October 2019

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will be supplying all the energy generated to Expo 2020 in Dubai next year, 100 per cent from renewable sources. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA says, "DEWA has allocated Dhs 4.

Sheikh Zayed Road Becomes Race Track

30 October 2019

A section of the busy Sheikh Zayed Road, around the area of the Dubai World Trade Centre, will host a special Dubai Fitness Challenge fun run on Friday, 8 November. Those who love to run at different locations can now happily tick off the most buzzin

Dubai Mall Just Got Bigger

30 October 2019

The UAE’s biggest shopping mall gets even bigger with the opening of the brand new extension, The Dubai Mall Zabeel. The newly opened extension will include a host of new experiences and more places to shop from. Spread across 160,000 square feet of

Petrol Prices For November Announced

29 October 2019

The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the revised prices for November 2019, and the good news is they are going down across all types. Super 98 petrol will cost Dhs 2.20 per litre throughout November, down from Dhs 2.24 in October,

The Super Sale Is Back!

29 October 2019

The seventh 3 Day Super Sale is back and will take place this weekend, starting on Thursday 31 October and running through till Saturday 2 November, once again offering shoppers huge savings with discounts of up to 90 per cent off fashion, beauty,

Dubai Miracle Garden Opens

29 October 2019

The most beautiful and colourful Dubai Miracle Garden is back again for another season. The garden spread across 72,000 square metres, is brought to life with the largest display of the most fragrant and colourful blooms. A new addition this season

5G Is Coming To Dubai!

29 October 2019

Connectivity in the UAE is set to touch the next generation advance technology with the introduction of 5G network, and residents of UAE’s popular community Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) can be excited as it becomes the first area to get the 5G phone

Global Village Is Back!

29 October 2019

Global Village, the family destination for culture, entertainment and shopping is now back for season 24. The theme for the bustling leisure destination this year is “Create a World of Everlasting Memories”, and visitors will get to see over 40,000

Watch: Dubai Police Play Indian National Anthem

27 October 2019

A mega Diwali event on Thursday 24 October at Dubai Festival City Mall had a power packed surprise performance by members of Dubai Police that delighted all visitors to the mall. The Dubai Police band members wearing their national dress played the

DHA Closes Hospital

27 October 2019

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) took to Twitter to announce that the authority has shut down a private hospital for not complying with laws and regulations. Even though the authority did not name the hospital, DHA says that it will not tolerate any

No World Record But Thousands Attend Joe Wicks Fitness Camp

27 October 2019

Thousands flocked to Skydive Dubai in Dubai Marina to attend the special Joe Wicks 30x30 HIIT session on Saturday hosted as pairt of the ongoing Dubai Fitness Challenge. During this session, the celebrity trainer Joe Wicks attempted to break his

Girl Falls From Balcony While Taking A Selfie

27 October 2019

A 16-year old girl has lost her life after she fell off from a balcony on 17th floor of a building. The girl was standing on a chair close to the edge of the balcony in her parent’s apartment on Sheikh Zayed Road, and was trying to take a selfie