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UPDATES
- Fuel Prices For August Announced
  
  According to the latest announcement by UAE Fuel Price Committee, petrol rates will drop slightly, while diesel will see an increase starting 1 August.
- Park Free At Mosques In Dubai For One Hour During Prayer Times
  
  Worshippers in Dubai can now park for free for one hour during prayer times at 59 mosques, as part of a new initiative managed by Parkin, starting August.
- Dubai Police Announces Esports Tournament With Total Prize Pool Of Dhs 200,000
  
  Combining competitive gaming with cyber safety awareness for youth, Dubai Police opens registration for a major esports tournament happening this August, with Dhs 200,000 in total prize pool.
- UAE Makes Permit Mandatory For Social Media Advertising
  
  A new UAE permit system for social media advertising will soon be mandatory, even for unpaid promotions. Content creators must register online, with permits free for the first three years.
HEALTH & 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.
- Dealing With Food Intolerances
  
  Tips for dealing with food intolerances
- Prevalence Of Vitamin D In The UAE
  
  Over 90% in the region are deficient in vitamin D, which can cause weakness in bones and joints
BEAUTY
- 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
- Skincare Routine: Advice From Skin Experts On Choosing Between 10 Step Or 3 Step Routine
  
  Connector spoke with skincare experts to clarify the essentials and help you understand the best practices for a realistic skincare routine.
KIDS & EDUCATION
- 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.
- How To Help Your Child Use AI The Right Way
  
  Artificial intelligence is redefining the way children learn and engage with the world. Connector speaks with leading educational experts in the region to explore how you can help your child use AI the right way.
- Tips To Choosing The Right School
  
  Make the right choice that will ensure the child thrives at school
- Help Your Child Learn Faster And Smarter With These Science-Backed Tips
  
  Understanding the science behind memory and learning can significantly enhance your child's educational journey. Here are some evidence based strategies to help them learn faster.
DINING
- DSS 10 Dirham Dish To Deliver Unbeatable Deals All August
  
  From ramen to shawarma and gelato to hot dogs, DSS 2025 is set to launch its latest '10 Dirham Dish' offer across over 700 outlets all August. No vouchers or bookings required.
- Tasty Dining Deals To Try This Week In Dubai
  
  A fresh week brings fresh new reasons to eat out. Connector rounds up some of the best dining deals out there in Dubai this week.
- Unmissable Dining Deals In Dubai This Week
  
  New menus, summer specials, and fresh openings. Dubai’s dining scene is heating up. Explore the best spots to eat this week with Connector’s top picks!
- Indoor Restaurants In Dubai With Stunning Views
  
  Summer in Dubai is the perfect time to check out indoor dining spaces that also offer stunning views. Connector rounds up some of the best spots in Dubai to enjoy flavours with excellent views.
HOME & GARDEN
- 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.
- Phenomenal Summer Staycations In Ras Al Khaimah
  
  Ras Al Khaimah offers some of the best summer staycation destinations in the UAE, from serene nature escapes to beach front stays and much more. Here's Connector's roundup of some of the top places in RAK for your summer staycation.
- Connector In Conversation With Lezel Cook: A Mother’s Trek To Everest To Raise Autism Awareness
  
  Lezel Cook, a mother of an 8 year old with autism undertook a group trek to Mount Everest to raise awareness about autism. Connector spoke with her about her personal life journey, what the trek meant for her and what she hopes for families like hers
- Simple Ways In Which You Can Save Water At Home And Help Protect The Environment
  
  Connector explores the importance of saving water at home and looks at simple steps UAE residents can take to make a lasting impact on the environment.
WHATS ON
- Yas Gaming Festival Kicks Off In Abu Dhabi
  
  Offering free entry, gaming zones, cosplay competitions and loyalty rewards, Yas Gaming Festival kicks off at Yas Mall, running until 10 August.
- Shawn Chidiac And Others Join Star Lineup At Dubai Comedy Festival
  
  Featuring top global comics like Shawn Chidiac, Masood Boomgaard, Paul Taylor and others, Dubai Comedy Festival announces new additions to its lineup.
- Boo Boo Laand Hosts Exciting Event For Children On Friendship Day
  
  From creative workshops to photo moments, Boo Boo Laand at Dubai Mall invites families to celebrate Friendship Day on this weekend, turning a regular Sunday into a memory-filled afternoon for children and their besties.
- Don't Miss The Chance To Observe Milky Way In Al Quaa This Weekend
  
  Get ready for an unforgettable night of stargazing, astrophotography, and celestial stories under the stars with Dubai Astronomy Group's Milky Way observation night this Saturday in Al Quaa Desert.
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

Fake Followers On Instagram About To End!

22 November 2018

New age piracy, which is buying fake followers and likes for a minimal amount of money and claiming the as genuine followers, has become just too common over the years, but will soon become a thing of past as photo-sharing app Instagram announces

Dubai Shopping Festival Will Be Bigger Than Ever!

22 November 2018

The good news for shoppers just keeps on coming! Organisers of Dubai's biggest shopping festival of the year have announced that the dates of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will be extended by a week. Now, the shopping festival will

Slight Change in James Concert at The Irish Village

21 November 2018

The Irish Village is gearing up for an epic concert this weekend as James takes to the stage. However, there has been a slight alteration, with the concert moving to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Due to the high interest in the concert, the gig

Another Overnight Millionaire!

21 November 2018

A Dubai-based Indian expat woke up to a pleasant surprise as he became a millionaire overnight. Nowshad Subir is the latest of a list of lucky participants who have won a whopping amount of $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire

Museum Of The Future Is Taking Shape

20 November 2018

The future is here as Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announces the completion of the Museum of the Future’s structure, one of the most iconic construction projects in the UAE right now. Located near Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road

New Water Station Now Open In Deira

20 November 2018

Dubai Road Transport Authority (RTA) has built a new transport station at Deira Waterfront Market. Now operational, people can use the abra service launched between the new station and Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station. The water taxi service

Date For Commemoration Day Announced

19 November 2018

Commemoration Day, previously known as Matyrs' Day, will be observed on Thursday, 29 November this year instead of its official date of 30 November. The UAE Cabinet’s decision to undertake ceremonies a day in advance comes as the official date of

Uber Back In Abu Dhabi

19 November 2018

An announcement has been made where the ride-hailing company Uber will re-launch its services in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi. The announcement followed the signing of an agreement between

3 Day Super Sale Is Back

18 November 2018

Shoppers, we have some great news for you! This year’s 3 day Super Sale is back. Starting on Thursday 22 November, the extravagant sale will run throughout the weekend across all Dubai Malls until Saturday 24 November.

Another Long Weekend Coming Up Very Soon

17 November 2018

Just as we are all relaxing and taking advantage of the nice long 3 day weekend, we get the extra pleasant announcement that we have another one coming up and this time it is a four day weekend. The UAE Cabinet has announced on the occasion of

E-cigarettes Could Land You In Jail!

15 November 2018

The UAE Embassy in Jakarta has warned residents travelling to Thailand not to use E-cigarettes when in the country. A tweet from the UAE Embassy states that Thai authorities prohibit the possession and smoking of electronic cigarettes of all kinds

Paid Parking In Barsha Heights Starting Next Week

15 November 2018

Starting from 17 November, residents and visitors to Barsha Heights, formerly known as Tecom, will have to pay for parking. The zone is now considered as zone “A” which, according to the parking system, will be chargeable at a fee of Dhs 4 per hour

Old Library Finds New Home

15 November 2018

The Old Library, which shut down four months ago, is back up and running in its new home. In an agreement with Emaar, the oldest English language library in the UAE has now been moved to a new 153.3-square-metre building in Dubai’s Gold and Diamond

Free Parking Across Dubai On Sunday

15 November 2018

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that parking will be free in all public spaces except multi-storey car parks on Sunday 18 November to mark Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday. Parking charges will resume as usual on Monday