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UPDATES
- Fuel Prices For November Announced
  
  Motorists will see lower fuel costs this November as petrol and diesel prices drop across the UAE
- UAE Teachers To Receive AI Training For Future Classrooms
  
  A new UAE initiative will train teachers in artificial intelligence to improve learning methods and prepare students for the jobs of the future, in partnership with Microsoft and the UAE’s AI Office.
- Global Village Joins Dubai Fitness Challenge With Exciting Rewards
  
  Inspiring visitors to stay active with exciting prizes, fun fitness events, and family-friendly activities as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025, Global Village is bringing back the Ozka Step Challenge this November
- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Launches New Volunteering Ecosystem For The Nation
  
  A new national ecosystem has been launched to expand the UAE’s volunteer base to 600,000 people, introducing digital platforms, support funds and nationwide initiatives to strengthen community participation.
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
- Where To Dine In Dubai This Week: Unmissable Offers And Experiences
  
  Discover Dubai’s best dining offers this week. From Thai festivities to Italian brunches and chic afternoon teas and more, the city’s restaurants are serving irresistible deals for every craving.
- Brunches, Halloween Feasts And More: Dubai Dining Offers To Try This Week
  
  From Halloween feasts to brunches and gourmet nights, Dubai’s dining scene is packed with exciting offers this week. Discover some of the best spots to eat, drink and celebrate around the city.
- Abu Dhabi’s Restaurants Shine In Latest Michelin Guide Reveal
  
  Abu Dhabi’s 2026 Michelin Guide honoured the city’s growing global culinary reputation, with Erth, Hakkasan and Talea retaining their stars, and new Bib Gourmand winners including 3Fils, Bua Thai Café and Goldfish.
- Eating Out This Week? Must-Try Dining Deals In Dubai
  
  From Diwali menus to Halloween feasts, new brunches and more, Dubai’s dining offers this week are full of flavour and fun, perfect for discovering what’s new on the city’s food scene.
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 31 October - 2 November
  
  From spooky Halloween-themed events to music, sports and more, this weekend in Dubai promises plenty of fun. Check out Connector's highlights
- Keinemusik Set To Light Up Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Weekend
  
  Berlin’s Keinemusik collective will perform live at Yas Gateway Park during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, bringing their signature mix of house, techno and global beats to the UAE capital this December.
- 'Stranger Things: The Experience' Coming To Abu Dhabi
  
  The world of 'Stranger Things' comes alive at Yas Island this November, with an immersive experience featuring show characters, iconic sets, themed food and exclusive merchandise from the hit Netflix series.
- Zabeel Park Set For Grand Indian Community Festival
  
  On 26 October, Dubai celebrates the Indian community with music, food and vibrant cultural performances in a free public event at Zabeel Park.
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

Requirements And Procedures To Travel Abroad Have Been Announced

18 June 2020

Further to the recent announcement that travel to certain destinations from 23 June will be allowed for certain people, the criteria to travel has been laid out.

Online Grocery Company Sheds Light On How It Adapted To Increase Demand

17 June 2020

Like a number or similar online organisations over the past few months, Kibsons, the online fruit and vegetable delivery company, had to adapt to the increased demand from UAE residents who were not able to conveniently go out for their grocery

Waterparks Can Now Reopen In Dubai

17 June 2020

Waterparks across Dubai have been given approval to reopen to the public as Dubai continues to open up and ease more restrictions put in place to contain the spread or coronavirus COVID-19.

Dubai Eases More Restrictions Including Allowing Under 12s and Over 60s In Malls

17 June 2020

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has announced the further easing of more restrictions

Travel To Certain Destinations To Be Allowed From 23 June

16 June 2020

The UAE will allow some citizens and residents to travel to certain countries from 23 July. In a joint announcement made

Restriction Of Movement In And Out Of Abu Dhabi Extends Into A Third Week

15 June 2020

The restrictions of movement in and out of Abu Dhabi, that were originally in place from 2 June for one week and extended for a further week, have been extended by one more week with immediate effect.

Graduating School Leavers Are Still Presented With Their Graduation Certificates

15 June 2020

School children throughout the UAE have for the past few months continued with their school education without physically going into school. Though e-learning has ensured they do not miss out their studies, being at home has inevitably made them miss

Police Divers Rescue Driver And Car Driven Into Creek

15 June 2020

Dubai Police divers rescued a motorist who accidentally drove her car into Al Mamzar Creek. The 41 year-old driver of the car had received some bad news on the telephone and parked her vehicle.

Hot Today And Humid Tonight

14 June 2020

Temperatures in Dubai today are expected to hit 40ºC and in Abu Dhabi 41ºC, with some clouds forming. Overnight the temperatures are excepted to drop to 35ºC in Dubai and 33ºC in Abu Dhabi.

Conservation And Sustainability Campaign Launched By DEWA

14 June 2020

The fifth annual ‘Let’s Make This Summer Green’ campaign has been launched by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The campaign will run for three months and will have a theme of 'Start Conserving Now'

Dubai Pools Are Allowed To Open With Certain Conditions

14 June 2020

Swimming pools across Dubai have been given the go ahead to reopen by Dubai Sports Council based on the directives of Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management.

Etihad Launches Incentive To Get Passengers Booking Flights

11 June 2020

Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways has launched a new programme with the aim of incentivising passengers to book with the airline. The new programme allows passengers to buy vouchers up until 24 June,

Sheikh Hamdan Pays Tribute To The "Brave Heroes At The Frontline"

11 June 2020

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has sent a message of thanks to frontline workers.

UFC Returning To Abu Dhabi In July

11 June 2020

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in association with Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT - Abu Dhabi) has announced that the mixed martial arts (MMA) Fight Island will be on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island in July.