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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.

Dunecrest American School In Dubai

10 September 2018

Esol Education has opened the doors to its new flagship school in Dubai, Dunecrest American School. The new American school will be welcoming students to a new campus near Al Barari in Dubailand. Dunecrest offers the Amerian curriculum as well

Hat Trick Of Awards For Emirates

10 September 2018

It’s been an award-winning week for Emirates as they celebrated a double win at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards. The airline took home the awards for ‘Best Business Airline’ and ‘Best Airline – Long-Haul Holiday’. The winners were

Emirates NBD To Give Away Dhs 10 Million

10 September 2018

Emirates NBD has announced that it will give away Dhs 10 million worth of cash to its customers who save, including small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. The campaign which will run until 31 January will see two winners

Leading Emirati Businessman Calls For Whatsapp Ban Lift

09 September 2018

“#WhatsAppCall should not banned in the UAE”, says Khalaf Al Habtoor, Chairman of National Conglomerate Al Habtoor Group. This was the defiant call from highly reputed and prominent UAE business leader, Khalaf Al Habtoor, on WhatsApp,

All New Model Haval H6 Launched In The UAE

09 September 2018

Swaidan Trading, the exclusive UAE distributor of the Haval range, officially launched the the new SUV Haval H6, by Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors. Launched in the presence of the Chinese Ambassador to the UAE,

Breaking News: Private Sector Holidays Announced

05 September 2018

It has officially been announced that private sectors holidays next week will commence on Thursday. All private sector employees will have the day off on Thursday 13 September with work resuming on Sunday. If you work Saturdays

UAE Ranked In Top 10 For People Looking To Start A Business

05 September 2018

The UAE is a dream country for many to find a job and earn a tax-free salary. However one report has revealed that it is not only jobs that people are after in the country, the UAE now ranks in the top 10 countries globally for online searches of

New Technology On Abu Dhabi Roads

04 September 2018

Abu Dhabi Police announced, through it's Instragm post, that radars on Abu Dhabi roads have been equipped with new technology known as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). The new technology will assist the police to monitor and manage

UAE’s First Two Astronauts Announced

04 September 2018

In the process of making history in the space, the UAE has announced the names of its first two astronauts. Hazza Al Mansouri, 34, and Sultan Saif Al Neyadi, 37 will soon start their training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre

Help! Have You Seen This Teddy?

04 September 2018

Hearts all over the UAE melted yesterday when a young boy emailed Virgin Radio. 4-year-old Leo sent an email to the radio station explaining that he had lost his favourite teddy and asked hosts Kris, Rossi and Priti for their help getting his teddy

Al Hijri New Year Holiday Announced

04 September 2018

Al Hijri New Year is expected to fall on Tuesday, 11 September. However, the government has announced that Tuesday will remain a normal working day, and the holiday for the Islamic New Year will fall on Thursday, 13 September for public sector

Dwight School Opens Its First School In Dubai

04 September 2018

Dwight School has officially opened the gates of its first campus in the Middle East, in Dubai. Renowned for its academically rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum around the globe, the school is now welcoming students in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Visits School On The First Day Of Term

03 September 2018

The government-run Al Asayel School’s students were in for a pleasant surprise on the first day of the new school tern as they shared their classrooms with a royal ‘student’. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Brighton College Dubai Has Officially Opened

03 September 2018

Opening it’s third college in the UAE, Brighton College Dubai has now officially opened its gates. Joining Brighton College Al Ain and Brighton College Abu Dhabi, Brighton College Dubai is welcoming its new students. Marco Longmore, Head Master of