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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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Travelling Over The Next Few Days? Arrive At The Airport Early

30 May 2019

The long Eid holiday is a great excuse to travel for short breaks, which leads to busy hours at Dubai Airports. Emirates Airline has anticipated Friday 31 May to be the busiest day for departures at Terminal 3 with over 80,000 passengers expecting

Watch The Champions League In The Sky

30 May 2019

With a major football match scheduled for Saturday, 1 June, Dubai based Airlines Emirates does not want passengers to miss any moment when in air. Airline has created “Stadium in the Sky” to screen this seasons Champions League Final

Petrol Prices Are Set To Increase In June 2019

29 May 2019

IThe Ministry of Energy has announced the new fuel prices for June 2019 which sees an increase in the cost of a litre of petrol and diesel. The new prices will take Super 98 up to Dhs 2.53 per litre from Dhs 2.48 per litre in May

Free Parking Next Week

29 May 2019

UAE residents gearing up towards a week-long Eid break and everyone is working on plans on what to do and where to go.If your plans are to stick around in Dubai, the good news is that you can park your cars in Dubai for free for the whole week.

Special Public Transport Hours For Over Eid Announced

29 May 2019

Commuters who use public transport can stay out a little longer during the Eid Al-Fitr holidays as the metro and other public transport services will be running until late, adding to the convenience of residents and holiday revellers. the changes

Children To Get UAE Passports

28 May 2019

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced on Monday night that 3,354 children of Emirati women married to foreign fathers will be granted Emirati citizenship by the UAE Government. According to UAE law, children born to Emirati

Date Of Royal Weddings Confirmed

28 May 2019

A royal reception ceremony to celebrate the marriages of the three sons of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai will take place on Thursday, 6 June. His

Eid Holidays For Private Sector Announced

27 May 2019

The private sector will have a four dholiday for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr, as announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The holiday will begin on Ramadan 29 that is Monday, 3 June and will end on Shawwal 3 - which will be either

Public Sector To Have A Week Off For Eid Al Fitr

27 May 2019

Public sector will get five days off for Eid Al Fitr as announced by the UAE Cabinet under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees will begin on Sunday,

Sheikh Mohammed To Pay For All Medical Bills Of Injured British Teacher

26 May 2019

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has confirmed to pay for all medical bills of a British expat teacher who met with a serious accident while riding a horse. Rebecca Chisholm, 24, was

A New Road To Link Dubai And Sharjah

26 May 2019

A new road between Dubai and Sharjah will open by the end of June this year easing the traffic flow between the two emirates, announced Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The 12km street links Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road

Burj Khalifa Congratulates Royal Family

23 May 2019

The world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa lit up on Wednesday night to congratulate the Royal Family on the wedding of the three sons of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of