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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.

Three UAE Banks Merge

30 January 2019

As announced recently, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Union National Bank (UNB) will officially merge, and acquire Al Hilal Bank to form the third largest banking group in the UAE and the fifth largest in the GCC with total assets of Dhs 420

Petrol Prices For February 2019 Have Been Announced And It Is Good News

30 January 2019

The fuel prices in the UAE for the month of February 2019 have been announced and the good news is the prices across the board have come down. This is the fourth consecutive month that the price of petrol has been reduced.

Day Off To See The Pope

30 January 2019

People who work in the private sector have been given a paid days leave if they have tickets to attend the Papal Mass, which will take place at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi on 5 February. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

DXB Still The Busiest In The World!

29 January 2019

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has retained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers for the fifth consecutive year, with annual traffic for 2018 surpassing 89.1 million. The total number of passengers using the

New Light Display Is Open

28 January 2019

A new innovative park has been added to the ever flourishing landscape of Downtown Dubai. Gaining inspiration from the book ‘Reflections on Happiness and Positivity’ by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President

Get The Bus All The Way To Muscat

28 January 2019

Dubai residents can now take a luxury bus ride over to Muscat for just Dhs 55 one way and Dhs 90 for a return trip. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Mwasalat, Oman’s national transport company, has launched three daily

WATCH: Sheikh Mohammed Meets The Teenager Football Fan

27 January 2019

Friday proved to be an extra-ordinary day for the UAE as the national team made it through to the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup, 2019. For one supporter in particular it proved even more special, as a video of her supporting the team and showing

UAE Reach Semi Final

27 January 2019

Excitement is continuing to build across the country as the UAE National Team beat Australia 1-0 in Al Ain to reach the semi finals of the Asian Cup 2019. Going into the quarter final as the underdogs against the defending champions, this tight

Pleasant Days And Cold Nights To Continue!

27 January 2019

The weather will continue to remain pleasant during the daytime, however relatively cold at night over the coming days according to the latest weather forecasts. The lowest temperature recorded in the UAE was 7.1°C in Raknah, a suburb of Al Ain

Mouthwash Withdrawn From The Market!

27 January 2019

Zordyl mouthwash, a product manufactured by Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) has been pulled from shelves for containing harmful impurities. The Ministry of Health and Prevention circulated the order to withdraw the product after it

Dubai Public Beaches Are Among The Cleanest In The World

24 January 2019

Five public beaches in Dubai will be hoisting ‘Blue Flags’ for the first time as they receive global accreditation from the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) for being the cleanest, safest and the most environment friendly beaches.

WATCH: HSBC Pedals To A New World Record As It Opens Its Headquarter In Dubai

23 January 2019

HSBC UAE sets a Guinness World Record as it opens its new UAE headquarters in Dubai, by breaking the record for the Most Nationalities in a Static Bike Cycling Relay. A group of 344 members of the bank's staff, including Abdulfattah Sharaf

Indians To Get Passports In Two Days

23 January 2019

Indian expatriates living in the UAE will soon be able to file their passport applications online which will ultimately bring down the time needed to issue a passport from 4-5 working days to 2-3 working days, through a centralised online system.

Food Items Banned In Schools

23 January 2019

The Ministry of Education has banned nine food items in school canteens in order to preserve the safety and health of students. According to the circular issued to UAE schools, items such as sausages, marmalade, pastrami, and iodine are banned for