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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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The Next Public Holiday Is Not Too Far

15 August 2019

After a long refreshing Eid Al Adha break, are you already wondering when the next long weekend break might be? The good news is it may not be that far off. The Islamic New Year, Hijri is expected to be on Saturday, 31 August, however as the date is

Dubai Police's Warning To Motorists

15 August 2019

Dubai Police took to Twitter to advise motorists to not to leave their car unattended with the engines running, as it will make their cars an easy target for car thieves. In a tweet, Dubai Police said, “Dear Driver, do not be an easy target for car

A New Luxury Cinema Experience In Dubai

07 August 2019

Are you a movie junkie and also like the finer things in life? Well you can now watch a movie in an exclusive and luxurious environment, and share with friends as well, by booking a private cinema for 15 people at VOX private-only Cinema at

Dubai Impounds 2,000 Cars

06 August 2019

More than 2,000 cars abandoned on Dubai’s streets have been confiscated by the Waste Management Department of Dubai Municipality. In only six months from January until June this year, a total of 2,053 vehicles were impounded by the municipality, the

Rulers Of Emirates Pardon Prisoners Ahead Of Eid Al Adha

06 August 2019

Following the tradition of releasing inmates during religious holidays, in the run up to Eid Al Adha, the rulers of the Emirates have ordered the release of over 1,800 prisoners and have also committed to settle some inmates’ financial debts.

Arrive Early At DXB

06 August 2019

Are you flying out this weekend for an Eid Al Adha vacation? The you should aim to get to the airport at least three hours before the flight’s scheduled departure time. The coming weekend is expected to be a very busy time at Dubai International

Malls To Remain Open For Longer Hours

05 August 2019

Even though Dubai Summer Surprises has come to an end, exciting shopping experiences continue from this weekend. From Thursday 8 August until Saturday 17 August, for Eid Al Adha celebrations, prominent city malls will remain open for longer hours

New Calling And Data Plans For GCC Travelers

05 August 2019

UAE telecom provider du, has announced three new calling and data plans for those travelling for Hajj in Saudi Arabia and has extended these plans to cover other GCC countries including Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. The new packages with up to 30GB of

Dry Night Announced In Dubai This Weekend

05 August 2019

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has issued a circular to all of the city’s hotels and restaurants advising them to observe dry night as of 6.30pm on Friday, 9 August to 7.30pm on Saturday, 10 August. Marking the occasion of

Nearly 300 Million Public Transport Rides In The First Six Months

04 August 2019

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released the statistics revealing the exact number of riders used public transport in the first six months of this year. As per the figures released, an average of 1.6 million riders took public

Special Eid Al Adha Firework Show Announced

04 August 2019

Dubai's skies are set to be all lit up with the colourful bursts of fireworks for Eid Al Adha, after an observatory in Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday, 1 August that the first day of Eid Al Adha will be Sunday,11 August. More locations for

Choose Your In-Flight Meal Before You Fly

01 August 2019

Emirates Airlines is rolling out a new option that allows passengers to book their choice of meal online before they fly. Though the option to pre-order vegetarian and dietary-specific meals is already available on Emirates website while booking a