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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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Petrol Prices Are Set To Rise In August 2019

30 July 2019

The Ministry of Energy has announced the new fuel prices for August 2019 which sees an increase in the cost of a litre of petrol and diesel. The new prices will take Super 98 to Dhs 2.37 per litre up from Dhs2.30 per litre in July

Watch: Video Of A Dancing Cleaner Goes Viral

30 July 2019

Someone has truly said that money cannot buy happiness and with this new video doing rounds on social media we just cannot agree more. An Abu Dhabi resident Afra Almarar shared a video on his Twitter handle @AAlmrar of a cleaner shaking a leg in

Red Hot Chilli Peppers Tickets To Go On Sale

30 July 2019

After confirming the news that Red Hot Chilli Peppers would be perfroming at the Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, the seven-days of big entertainment events leading up to UFC 242, the organisers have confirmed that tickets for the concert are on sale from

Men Sponsored By Families Can Now Get Labour Cards

29 July 2019

A new work permit rule introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation will allow private businesses to recruit men sponsored by their families. The new permit will benefit sons that have finished schools and universities and sponsor

Ferry Service Between Dubai And Sharjah

28 July 2019

A new ferry service will connect Dubai and Sharjah with the aim of easing the pressure on roads, offering a quick and alternative transportation option between the two. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched the new marine transport

Abu Dhabi Gets Toll Gates

25 July 2019

Road toll gates will be active in the UAE capital city Abu Dhabi from 15 October 2019, as confirmed by senior officials at the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT). Four toll gates have been installed at Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Sheikh Khalifa Bridge

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Play In The UAE

24 July 2019

The organisers of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, have confirmed that the American rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers will be performing for the very first time in the UAE this September. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism

Road Improvement Project Reduces Time Between Dubai And Sharjah

24 July 2019

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opens the Tripoli Road Improvement Project, which cuts the transit time of the 12km distance between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road to just 8 minutes. The project is part of the 5 year

100 Solar Powered Nol Card Recharging Machines Installed

22 July 2019

This step is part of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) efforts to expand the use of renewable energy and simultaneously adding convenience to the metro commuters’ experience. 100 nol top-up machines, run by the solar energy

Indian Comedian Dies On Stage

21 July 2019

Manjunath Naidu, 36, an Indian expat and a rising comedian, passed away from a reported cardiac arrest on Friday, 19 July while performing to a fully packed show at Clavichord, Signature Hotel, in Barsha. Naidu was a member of Dubai based stand-up

IKEA To Open Its Second Store In Dubai

21 July 2019

Dubai is getting its second IKEA store and it’s going to be the biggest in the UAE. Swedish Furniture retailer IKEA, popular for its budgeted home furnishing products, has announced the details of its new store due to open at Al-Futtaim’s Festival

Dubai In The Top Ten Safest Cities In The World

21 July 2019

According to a new survey published by crowd-sourced global database website Numbeo, Dubai has been confirmed as one of the top ten safe cities to live and work. The ratings were given based on a global index of crime