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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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UAE Bank Takes Inspiration From Shaggy To Create Awareness Against Online Fraud

30 June 2019

UAE bank, Emirates NBD released a new video on Thursday, 27 June to create awareness among its customers of the dangers of online scams. The video produced in partnership with Dubai Police, is of a rap recorded to the tune of the Shaggy hit

Facebook Takes Down An Online Scam Using Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Name

30 June 2019

UAE residents have been warned by the Abu Dhabi Media Office not to be tricked by a scam in which fraudsters claim His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces had

Dubai To Get A Zombie Park

30 June 2019

Nakheel Malls is teaming up with Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club to create a giant, zombie-themed entertainment zone, featuring more than 12 activities and attractions, at The Night Market on Deira Islands. Zombie Apocalypse Park (ZAP) features a

Good News For Drivers As Petrol Prices Go Down

27 June 2019

The Ministry of Energy has announced the new fuel prices for July 2019 which sees a drop in the cost of a litre of petrol and diesel. The new prices will take Super 98 to Dhs 2.30 per litre from Dhs 2.53 per litre in June, Special 95 will cost

RTA To Relocate Women Cabins

27 June 2019

The ‘Women and Children’ cabin in Dubai metros will be relocated over the next two months to ensure more privacy and comfort to this group of passengers, Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) have announced. This move comes in effect after obser

The Driver Of The Oman Bus Accident May Have To Pay Dhs 3.4 Million

27 June 2019

The Omani driver, held responsible for the tragic Dubai road accident that took place on 6 June during the Eid Al Fitr holidays will stand trial soon. The accident resulted in seventeen passengers losing their lives and thirteen more seriously

Fazza Shares His Latest Travel Pictures

26 June 2019

From looking at His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai’s latest photos on his Instagram account, you would be forgiven for guessing that he may be on honeymoon, even though we cannot see any pictures of

Amazon Is Bringing Massive Sales To Dubai Next Month

26 June 2019

Just a couple of weeks after launching Amazon Prime in the UAE on 11 June, the online shopping giant who took over souq.com in Middle East has announced Prime Day in the UAE. This two-day shopping extravaganza starts at midnight on Monday, 15 July

Sheikh Mohammed Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary On Twitter

25 June 2019

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who actively uses the social media platform Twitter, to announce major government initiatives and maintains diplomatic relations

Logo Of First Emirati Space Mission Pays Tribute To The UAE’s Founding Father

25 June 2019

The official logo for the UAE’s first Arab and Emirati mission to the International Space Station (ISS) was unveiled by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in cooperation with the Federal Youth Authority (FYA). The mission logo pays

Weather Update: Dust Storms And Light Rain Likely

25 June 2019

According to the weather forecast by the National Centre for Meteorology, it is expected that Dubai will be fair to partly cloudy with a chance of light rainfall on Tuesday afternoon. Winds will be light to moderate and weather is likely to be humid

Parking Tests In Dubai Will Now Be Fully Automated

24 June 2019

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the yard test or car parking test, the second of three driving tests in order to get a driving licence in Dubai, will now be fully automated through the Smart Yard project without any