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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.

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

Crown Prince's Fitness Challenge Returns Next Month

03 September 2018

Dubai: Do you remember 30X30 fitness challenge from last year initiated by none other than Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. We all know how passionate Crown Prince is about fitness. Taking its passion to

Car Crashes Through Bank In Shopping Mall

02 September 2018

ATM users at an Emirates NBD bank in Burjuman shopping centre endured a terrifying ordeal when a car lost control and drove through the window. The incident occurred on Thursday and CCTV footage shows civilians trying to escape

New Netflix Prices For UAE Customers

02 September 2018

With an aim to provide more local experience to its customers, Netflix has changed its pricing structure in the UAE. Now, the users will pay their monthly subscription fees in Dirhams instead of dollars.According to the new pricing list in Dirhams

New App To Follow Your Child’s School Bus Journey

02 September 2018

As students head back to school today, Dubai’s Transport Authority has launched a new real time tracking app to ensure better safety for children. Named as DTC School Bus, the new app enables parents to track the movement of their children’s journey

Dubai Opera Announces Six New Shows

02 September 2018

On its second anniversary, Dubai Opera has announced six new must-see shows which will be happening this year and early next year, and here is a quick look at what they are

Sheikh Mohammed Tweets Inspirational Words To School Children

02 September 2018

Today is the start of a new school year. As our little ones go off, bright-eyed and bushy tailed, some of us are looking for words of inspiration to help guide them on their way. Who better than His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

This New Museum Is Unlike Anything Else In the UAE

30 August 2018

Weird, wacky and the first of its kind in the UAE, the Museum of Illusions is opening soon! As part of the world’s fastest growing museum chain, the Museum of Illusions in Dubai will be their biggest edition yet. The museum is set to open on

Dubai Airport Records It's Highest Passenger Traffic For July

30 August 2018

With the month of July starts the peak vacation season in the UAE and in rest of the world as well. Dubai being the favourite city of many people across the world, at Dubai International Airport, July was the second busiest time ever.

New Visa Rules Suggested For Job-Seekers

29 August 2018

Dubai Government has found out that most of the residency law violators seeking amnesty services entered the country on visit and tourist visas, and overstayed in the country violating the rules as they failed to find a job and did not have money

Lebanese Man Wins $1 Million Jackpot

29 August 2018

A 45-year-old Lebanese national, Antoine Labaki, became a millionaire overnight after he was announced as the winner of the $1 million Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire jackpot on Tuesday. The winner has been buying the tickets for the past

Petrol Prices Announced For September 2018

29 August 2018

The Ministry of Energy has announced the new fuel prices for September. The prices see a slight increase of both petrol and diesel. The new prices announced on Wednesday will see Super 98 go up to Dhs 2.59 per litre in September