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- 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.
- Minor Earthquake Felt In Abu Dhabi’s Al Sila’ Area
  
  A 3.5-magnitude quake lightly shook Al Sila’ in Abu Dhabi’s western region on Thursday, with no damage reported, according to the National Centre of Meteorology.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Exciting Summer Camps In Dubai Your Children Will Love
  
  Check out these exciting summer camps in Dubai perfect for your children this year. From camps for leisure and activities, to educational camps, there's a lot on offer this summer.
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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Pictures Of 'Palace of Nation' Revealed

11 March 2019

When it was announced last week that a new cultural landmark ‘Qasr Al Watan’, part of the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi will open its doors to the public, we could only imagine how impressive the architecture of the new building would look

Abandoned Slow Loris Finds A New Home

11 March 2019

Spotted abandoned in a box on a street in Dubai, this wide-eyed primate the Slow Loris, has found a new home at The Green Planet. The Green Planet and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) have teamed up to spread awareness

Ruler Of Dubai Attends Super Saturday Races At Meydan Racecourse

10 March 2019

The Dubai World Cup Carnival- Super Saturday horse race on 9 March at Meydan Racecourse was attended by none other than His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai along with

Gwen Stefani To Perform At Dubai World Cup

10 March 2019

Three time Grammy award winner Gwen Stefani will bring down the curtain on one of the world’s richest races, Dubai World Cup. The pop-star is behind chartbuster hits such as 'What You Waiting For?' ‘Hollaback Girl’ and 'Rich Girl’.

Sheikh Hamdan To Lead His Team Again This Year At Gov Games

10 March 2019

The second edition of the Gov Games will return from 3-6 April, 2019. The competition comprises of teams from various Dubai Government departments, Government departments from other emirates and the UAE Federal Government, as well as international

Novo Cinemas Opens Region’s Largest IMAX Screen In Dubai

07 March 2019

Novo Cinemas has brought the region’s largest IMAX cinema screen to Dubai. The next generation cinema screen, measuring 24.4 metres wide and 13.8 metres high, features in a new 12 screen multiplex now open at IMG Worlds of Adventure.

Government Department Closes Down Social Media Accounts

06 March 2019

The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai permanently closed down almost 14,000 social media accounts in 2018 after they were found to be selling counterfeit goods.

Private And Public Sector Workers Granted Equal Holidays

06 March 2019

The UAE government has announced that the private and public sectors will receive an equal number of holidays for the years 2019-2020. A tweet from the government communications agency- WAM read, “The UAE Cabinet approves public holidays for the

A New Cultural Landmark To Open In The UAE

05 March 2019

‘Qasr Al Watan’, a new cultural landmark set within the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi will open its doors to public on Monday, 11 March. While taking a tour of Qasr Al Watan, visitors can visit the Qasr Al Watan Library to explore centuries

You Have To See The Biggest Catch Of The Year

04 March 2019

The Biggest Catch competition is held every year at The Waterfront Market in Diera, Dubai’s unique destination for quality fresh sea produce, to celebrate the city’s fishing culture and heritage. This year, Khalid Abdulla Lootah was crowned

New Playgrounds To Be Built In All Residential Areas

04 March 2019

If you do not have easy access to a playground near your house for children, this may change for you very soon. Dubai Municipality has begun a new project under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Roger Federer Wins His 100th ATP Title Right Here In Your City

03 March 2019

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium erupted into cheers, applause and tears as ace tennis player Roger Federer beat Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 to win the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship and his 100th ATP tour title.