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UPDATES
- Unstable Weather Across UAE From 13 To 19 December
  
  The UAE will be affected by a surface low-pressure system from Saturday 13 to Friday 19 December, bringing periods of atmospheric instability
- MoHESR Launches New Sabbatical Programme For Students And Faculties
  
  New initiative allows university students and faculty members to take time off from their studies or professional duties to work with prospective employers
- UAE Announces New Year’s Holiday For Public And Private Sector
  
  The UAE federal authority has announced the official New Year's holiday for 2026 for public-sector employees
- You Can Now Book Driverless Robotaxis In Dubai Via Uber
  
  Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of its public Robotaxi service, marking a major step towards autonomous mobility
HEALTH & FITNESS
- 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.
- Benefits Of Physiotherapy: Who’s It For And How Can It Help?
  
  Honouring World Physiotherapy Day on 8 September, Connector looks at how physiotherapy can benefit families and the existing misconceptions about it.
- Building Immunity In Your Children
  
  Make this back-to-school season smooth for your children with these tips to help build their immunity.
- 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.
BEAUTY
- Acne Solutions For Youngsters: Expert Tips Parents Need To Know
  
  Here’s how parents can help their children, or even themselves, manage breakouts.
- How Stress Can Impact Your Skin Health
  
  The connection between the brain and skin means that stress can display visibly on our skin. Let's dive deep into this and understand how stress affects our skin and what measures we can implement to reduce its impact.
- 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.
- Tips To Keep Your Skin Hydrated This Summer
  
  Here's Connector's guide to help you achieve glowing, hydrated skin during the summer
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Benefits Of ECAs And How To Help Your Child Choose The Right One
  
  Parents can support their children in making the right choice for their ECAs with these expert tips.
- 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.
- How To Nurture Saving Habits In Your Children
  
  Equipping one's children with practical money skills has never been more essential. Connector explores how parents in Dubai can encourage saving habits in their children using simple steps.
- 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.
DINING
- Hot Dining Offers In Dubai This Week
  
  See Connector's highlights of exciting dining deals in Dubai this week
- Top Dining Deals You CANNOT Miss In Dubai This Week
  
  New menus, exclusive restaurant openings, and the best deals- we've covered it all! Read on
- Eat Your Heart Out! Lip-Smacking Dining Deals You Can’t Miss In Dubai
  
  From traditional Thanksgiving feasts and chic afternoon teas to gourmet street food, discover the best dining deals this week!
- Where To Dine In Dubai This Week: Unmissable Offers And Experiences
  
  Discover Dubai’s best dining offers this week. From Thai festivities to Italian brunches and chic afternoon teas and more, the city’s restaurants are serving irresistible deals for every craving.
HOME & GARDEN
- A Guide To Sustainable Shopping In Dubai
  
  How families can shop wisely, for the planet and their home.
- Using AI To Manage Your Diet: A Simple Guide To Smarter Nutrition
  
  How can you use AI tools to manage your diet? We explore that here, and help you take the first steps to make your diet and nutrition goals smarter.
- Enjoy Live Music Around Dubai At These Locations
  
  If you are a fan of live music performances in soulful lounges or high-energy stages, here are some of the best spots to try out in Dubai.
- Connector In Conversation With Kunhali Syed: A Life In Sales, A Soul In Photography
  
  Connector explores the inspiring journey of Kunhali Syed, a highly sought-after sales strategist, photographer and author.
WHATS ON
- Things To Do For The Weekend 12 - 14 December
  
  Here's Connector's highlights of some of the must-see events this weekend
- World-Famous Cellist Hauser To Take The Stage In Abu Dhabi
  
  Celebrated star Hauser will headline a special night at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 on 2 May
- Things To Do For The Weekend 5 - 7 December
  
  Check out Connector's roundup of some of the best events to catch up on this week in Dubai.
- Things To Do For The Long Weekend 28 November - 3 December
  
  Celebrations, live music performances, sporting events, and so much more await you in Dubai this weekend.
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People Advised To Stay Home Unless Absolutely Necessary

23 March 2020

The UAE government has urged the public to stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary to get essential supplies, such as food and medicine, or to perform essential jobs. A joint statement issued by the Ministry of Interior

UAE Shuts Down Malls For Two Weeks

23 March 2020

The UAE has decided to close all commercial centres, and shopping malls along with fish, meat and vegetable markets for a renewable period of two weeks.

Virtual Cycling Classes At Home

23 March 2020

While many of us are already spending all our time indoors, local gyms are doing their bit to keep us active and healthy. Motion Cycling, a spinning studio in Business Bay, is offering to deliver and instal a spin bike at your home, including shoes

UPDATED: Emirates Suspends Passenger Flights

22 March 2020

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and heavy restrictions on air travel across the globe, Dubai based Emirates Airlines has announced the temporary suspension of most of its passenger operations from 25 March, however some passenger flights and its

Autonomous Vehicle Trials Begins At Expo Site

22 March 2020

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the trial run of an autonomous vehicle at the site of Expo 2020 Dubai. The vehicle will carry individuals from the main entrance of the site to the staff offices following a dedicated path

Earn Shukran Points With DTC Limos

22 March 2020

RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has signed an agreement with the retail group, Landmark to link the DTC app with their ‘Shukran Loyalty Points Programme.’ Passengers can book limos through DTC app and have a chance to earn Shukran points on all

Dubai World Cup Postponed

22 March 2020

It has announced that due to the growing concerns around the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, and to safeguard the health of all participants, the organising committee has decided to postpone the 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup

Emirates Suspends 70 Per Cent Of Routes

22 March 2020

Emirates has announced it is suspending flights to more destinations in light of ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions on air travel. The total number of destinations affected now stands at 111, which means Emirates has temporarily suspended

Sheikh Mohammed - Education Will Never Stop

22 March 2020

As students in the UAE today settled down for their first distance learning class from home, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai took to the social media to share a pictu

Dubai To Disinfect Streets

22 March 2020

Dubai Municipality has begun to disinfect streets and roads around Dubai to contain the spread of COVID-19. The programme began on Friday, 21 March and will run for 11 continuous days. The campaign will see at least 95 major roads thoroughly

Beaches Closed And F&B To Operate At Less Capacity

22 March 2020

The Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority have announced the closure of public and private beaches, parks, swimming pools, movie theatres, sports halls and lounges for a period of two

Free Delivery From Talabat

19 March 2020

With a rise in home deliveries recently due to many people working from home and reducing social contact, delivery company Talabat has announced it will be waiving its delivery fees. The decision has been made to support local businesses in the