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UPDATES
- New Exit To Improve Traffic Flow Near Ras Al Khor
  
  Dubai’s RTA will soon open a new exit for vehicles heading from Financial Centre Street towards Ras Al Khor Road, cutting travel time by 54% and easing congestion.
- Emirates Suspends Social Media Ads Amid Rising Ticket Scams
  
  Emirates has paused social media adverts after a spike in fake ticket scams, warning travellers to verify promotions and stay alert to fraud.
- Digital Dubai Introduces Virtual Emirati Family Characters
  
  Designed to make learning about the city’s digital services fun and engaging, Digital Dubai has unveiled its first AI-powered virtual Emirati Family, starting with a friendly character.
- Dubai Municipality Ensures Food Safety With Extensive Inspections
  
  Over 34,000 food inspections were carried out by Dubai Municipality in first half of 2025, ensuring restaurants and food outlets meet the highest safety standards across the city.
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
- Things To Do For The Weekend 1 To 3 August
  
  With something happening in every corner of the city, now’s the perfect time to make the most of the summer and explore what Dubai has to offer. Explore Connector's top picks for this weekend.
- 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.
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

A Whale Shark Spotted In Abu Dhabi Waters

11 October 2018

Al Bahar beach in Abu Dhabi has been closed to swimmers for a week until Friday after the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced that an endangered whale shark has been spotted in the Kasr Al Amwaj area. In a Twitter post, EAD wrote

The Fireworks Are Back!

11 October 2018

New Year's Eve celebrations in Downtown Dubai will once again feature a spectacular firework display on the iconic Burj Khalifa. Back by popular demand, the firework display on the world’s tallest building is part of the New Year’s Eve Gala

Two Expats Become Millionaires Overnight

10 October 2018

Dubai Duty Free announced two winners of the Millennium Millionaire raffle draw on Tuesday that offered prize money of Dhs 3.6 million to each winner. The lucky winners who hit the jackpot are Imran Ishaq, 48, from Pakistan and Ramesh

Instagram Fight Against Bullying!

10 October 2018

Instagram, a popular social media platform has introduced new features to take a stand against a major social issue – bullying. With the advent of social media, online bullying has become a social evil which seems to have been affecting

New Rules For Driving Schools

09 October 2018

A new resolution has been passed to regulate activities of all driving schools across Dubai except military and security bodies. According to the new resolution, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)’s in-house licensing agency

New Safety Measures Installed On School Buses

09 October 2018

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started a trial run for the remote monitoring of school buses. To run this initiative, which is aimed at enhancing students’ safety, 10 school busses’ interiors and exteriors

Government Centres Going Digital This Month

08 October 2018

Dubai Government’s Department of Finance (DOF) has announced the launch of the 'Week without Service Centres' initiative, under which all more than 1,000 services provided by 40 government entities will only be available via smart channels

Emirates Prepares For Capacity Cut

08 October 2018

Emirates Airlines has confirmed on Sunday that it has already stopped taking bookings of some of its flights between April and May next year when Dubai International airport (DXB) will shut down the southern runway for upgrade works.

Dhs 630 Million Road Improvements Around Expo 2020 Site

07 October 2018

In a bid to improve and prepare the infrastructure around the Expo 2020 site in Jebel Ali, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded of two contracts for phase 5 and 6 worth Dhs 630 million. The area is being developed in six phases

Court Increases The Sentence Of The Former British Editor

07 October 2018

Former Gulf News Editor, Francis Matthew, sentenced earlier this year to 10 years in jail for the murder his wife with a hammer, has received a backlash from the Dubai courts on his appeal to reduce the length of his sentence

Watch: Car Almost Collides With A School Bus

07 October 2018

Abu Dhabi Police took to Twitter to post a recent incident in which a white sedan car almost collided with a school bus. The video captured by a traffic camera showed the white sedan overtaking the school bus and then turning to the right

Dubai Shopping Festival Dates Announced

07 October 2018

It was only two months ago that the summer shopping festival, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), came to an end and we already have another extravaganza to look forward to, as the dates of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) have been confirmed

UAE Not Expected To Be Affected By Tropical Storm

07 October 2018

According to National Centre Meteorology (NCM), a tropical storm is expected to form over the Arabian Sea over the next 48 hours, however it will have no direct influence on the UAE. NCM has urged residents to not believe any

Refund On Visa Security Deposits This Month

04 October 2018

Further to the recent announcement in June this year that the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has replaced the Dhs 3,000 employee bank guarantee scheme with a new insurance plan, the Cabinet announced that refunds to