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UPDATES
- UAE Braces For More Rain, Strong Winds, And Significant Drop In Temperatures This Week
  
  UAE weather forecasters expect more rain in the country this week, said the National Centre of Meteorology.
- Delivery Motorcycles In Dubai Will Now Have Front Number Plates
  
  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has approved the introduction of front number plates for motorcycles and e-bikes
- Global Village To Ring In 2026 With 7 New Year Countdowns In One Night
  
  Global Village will ring in 2026 with a unique New Year’s Eve celebration, offering visitors the chance to experience seven countdowns from different countries in a single evening
- Dubai Launches New Campaign To Combat Economic Fraud
  
  Dubai has launched a national awareness campaign to address the growing threat of economic fraud
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
- Last-Minute Christmas Day Brunches In Dubai You Can Still Book
  
  Still looking for a Christmas Day brunch in Dubai? Here's a list of what you can still book.
- Dining Deals You Should Not Miss This Week
  
  Here’s Connector’s round-up of dining deals this week. Read on and make your pick!
- Hot Dining Offers In Dubai This Week
  
  See Connector's highlights of exciting dining deals in Dubai this week
- Where To Order Your Turkey Takeaway In Dubai This Christmas
  
  Gobble, gobble, everybody!
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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UAE Government Launches A New Electronic Family Book

02 April 2019

The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to launch the Electronic Family Book to be used in all customer service transactions across the UAE. The new Electronic Family Book will be directly linked with Emirates ID and will be applicable from 1 July,

Ruler Of Dubai Visits Dubai’s Largest Indoor Entertainment Venue

02 April 2019

The entertainment landscape in Dubai is set to get a major boost when the new multi-purpose Dubai Arena in City Walk opens its doors to the public. Ahead of its opening, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and

Dry Night In Dubai On Tuesday

01 April 2019

On the occasion of Al Isra Wal Miraj, a dry night has been announced in Dubai. It will apply from 6pm on Tuesday, 2 April until 7pm on Wednesday, 3 April. All hotels and restaurants across the city will remain dry and abstain from entertainment

New Provisions For Sponsoring Families In The UAE

01 April 2019

A new amendment to visa rules announced by the UAE Cabinet, will allow foreign workers to sponsor their families in the country based on their ‘income’ status as opposed to previously listed provision of ‘profession’ status. According to a

Get Your Boat Refueled Without Taking It Out

01 April 2019

Do you have a boat moored on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah? If you do then refueling just got easier for you, as you can now get it refueled without having to take it anywhere. An exclusive deal struck between developer Nakheel and CAFU, the on-demand

Godolphin Horse Thunders To Victory At Dubai World Cup

31 March 2019

Godoldphin’s Thunder Snow raced to victory at Meydan to win the Dubai World Cup, one of the world’s richest horse races with a total purse of Dhs 44.08 million (US$12 million). With this victory on Saturday, 30 March, Thunder Snow became the first

Petrol Prices For April Increase

28 March 2019

The Ministry of Energy announced new fuel prices for April which sees an increase for both petrol and diesel as of today. The new prices announced on Thursday will take Super 98 up to Dhs 2.23 per litre, up from Dhs 2.04 per litre in March.

Busy Period At Dubai Airport This Weekend

28 March 2019

Ahead of Spring break and potential public holiday on the occasion of Al Isra'a Wal Mi’raj, Dubai people who have plans for holidays have been warned that the airport terminals will be busier than usual over the weekend as well as on Tuesday

Uber To Acquire Careem

26 March 2019

In a joint statement made by Uber and Careem, the US based ride haling app Uber has confirmed it is to acquire Dubai rival Careem in a cash and stock deal worth Dhs 11.38 billion ($3.1 billion.) In the announcement made on Tuesday 26 March

Tickets For 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Are On Sale

26 March 2019

This years Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be bigger than ever and will run over 5 days instead of 4, with the race weekend starting on Thursday 28 November and running through to Monday 2 December, incorporating the long weekend break for

Kenyan Wins The Global Teacher Prize

25 March 2019

Peter Tabichi, 36, from Kenya won the Global Teacher Prize of Dhs 3.67 million ($1 million) in Dubai at a star studded ceremony at Atlantis, The Palm on Sunday, 24 March. The award was presented in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan

Sheikh Mohammed's Special Message For New Zealand's PM

24 March 2019

The Burj Khalifa beamed with an image of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, in praise of her unconditional support to the Muslim community after the Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 50 people. The picture displayed on the