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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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Burj Khalifa Lights Up For This Asian Country

24 March 2019

In honour of the Pakistan expat community living in the UAE, and to mark the occasion of Pakistan’s 79th National Day, the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, displayed the national flag of Pakistan. The flag was beamed on the Burj Khalifa

A Dental Clinic Is In Trouble For Giving Away Freebies

24 March 2019

A dental clinic is facing action from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) for hosting a non-approved prize give away event, causing a traffic jam on Al Wasl Road in Jumeirah. Authorities have not given out the name of the clinic but in a statement

Ruler Of Dubai Spotted At Al Qudra Lakes Wedding

21 March 2019

Dubai's Love Lakes near Al Qudra was transformed into a unique and breath-taking wedding destination for nine Chinese couples who wanted to tie knot amid a picturesque dessert landscape in Dubai. The wedding was organised by Meraas, Dubai Holding

Now Pay Less For Terminating Mobile Contracts

21 March 2019

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has revised the early termination fees of telecom contracts in favour of consumers. The new rule where new customers need to pay one month fee for early termination will replace the previous

A Man Deported For Posting Insensitive Comments On Social Media

21 March 2019

An UAE employee was fired from his job and was deported after he posted an insensitive comment on his Facebook profile, quoting his approval of the recent terror attacks on two mosques in New Zealand, where 50 people lost their lives and many more

UAE Ranks Among The Top ‘Positive Countries’

19 March 2019

The UAE has ranked 8th on the Positivity Index of Nations that measures countries positive impact on the world as well as their positive attitude towards building a capable future generation equipped to face new generation challenges. An annual

Dubai To Have 'Walk of Fame' Bigger Than Hollywood's

18 March 2019

Just when you think you have seen it all in Dubai, a brand new attraction gets announced. Similar to Hollywood, Dubai is all set to have its very own version of the 'Walk of Fame’ to be situated along the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard

This New Inflatable Pool At JBR Beach Is Making News For All Good Reasons

18 March 2019

You can now burn 500 to 1,300 calories at JBR Beach’s newest attraction AquaFun, which features an inflatable pool which has been stretched out in the shape of Dubai’s official logo and reads ‘I Love Dubai’ when viewed from above. The new feature

UAE Wins Gold At Special Olympics

18 March 2019

Khalid Al Hajeri, an Emirati citizen, won gold medal in the shotput competition at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. At the event held at Dubai Police Stadium, the 34-year-old threw the shotput at an impressive distance of 10.98

Speed Limit Increased On Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street

17 March 2019

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General HQ have increased the speed limit on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street between Dubai-Al Ain Road and Al Yalayes Road from 90 to 100kmh. The existing speed limit signs advertised

Artificial Intelligence To Measure Your Smile

17 March 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Happiness Centres to measure customer satisfaction levels. Smart cameras using AI analyse the facial expressions of customers before and after processing

World Tallest Building Lit Up Green

17 March 2019

Joining the brigade of world famous buildings including the Sydney Opera House, the London Eye and the Empire State Building in New York, that turn green to mark Saint Patrick’s Day each year, the iconic Burj Khalifa was lit up with green laser