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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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Dubai Unveils A New Heart-Shaped Sculpture

12 May 2019

When you next find yourself in The Dubai Mall, don't forget to check out this latest art installation by the Emaar Featured just outside the mall. The Insta-generation should definitely take note as they are looking for a new striking backdrop to

High-Tech Cruise Ship Debuts In Arabian Gulf

09 May 2019

In its bid to strengthen marine tourism in the emirate, Dubai recently welcomed Royal Caribbean International's, Spectrum of the Seas, into Port Rashid. It was the ship’s debut entry into the Arabian Gulf, and Dubai celebrated the occasion by

A New State-Of-The-Art Cycling Track Coming Soon

09 May 2019

A new flourishing residential community in Nad Al Sheba, located just off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and known for the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, will soon have a brand new five kilometre cycling track, jogging route and outdoor gyms.

VFS Global Announces Extended Working Hours During Ramadan

08 May 2019

It is a no brainer that June to September are peak travel months and VFS Global centres, where we go with our visa applications, start to get busier than usual. In a recent update, VFS Global has announced extended Ramadan timings for popular

RTA Opens A New Floating Marine Station

07 May 2019

Dubai gets a new and first of its own kind smart floating marine transport station at Dubai Festival City. The station links Jadaf-Dubai Festival City line with public buses and Creek Metro Station. Running every 10 minutes between Dubai Festival

UAE Releases Qatari Naval Vessel, Military Personnel

07 May 2019

The UAE has released a Qatari naval vessel and the four military personnel who were on board when it was detained last week. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, the four were

Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament Returns

07 May 2019

The seventh edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament will begin on Tuesday, 7 May with a sparkling opening ceremony at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex at 10.00pm. Organised by Dubai Sports Council under the patronage

Expo2020 Dubai's New Video Calls For Global Togetherness

06 May 2019

World-famous footballer Lionel Messi, Expo 2020 Dubai global ambassador, can be seen in a new video campaign promoting Expo 2020’s message of global togetherness to build a better future. In 60-second video Messi and people of different

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid And Other Rulers Pardon Prisoners Ahead Of Ramadan

05 May 2019

On Saturday, 4 May, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ordered the release of 587 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai prisons ahead of the Holy Month of

Find A Ramadan Fridge Near You

05 May 2019

Ramadan is almost upon us and at this time of year, we tend to find a way we can give back to society. Getting involved with Ramadan Sharing Fridges DXB is a brilliant way to do this. You can either choose to manage a fridge or donate things to a

3,005 Prisoners Released

02 May 2019

Some prisoners serving various sentences in UAE prisons are set to get a new lease of life. Ahead of the Holy month of Ramadan, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates has ordered the release of 3,005

Public Sector Work Hours During Ramadan Announced

02 May 2019

According to a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), on Thursday, public sector employees including all ministries and federal entities will have a five hour long work day during Ramadan