Darb toll gates in Abu Dhabi will be free of chargeon Monday, June 15, 2026, in observance of the Hijri New Year, which falls on the same date. However, not all gates will be included in the exemption. The Al Qurm and Ghantoot toll gates will remain operational 24 hours a day and will continue to charge fees as usual. The toll-free suspension will apply to Sas Al Nakhl, Al Maqta, Rabdan, and Al Saadiyat gates. In addition, Abu Dhabi’s public parking system, Mawaqif, will also be free of charge on Monday, June 15, 2026, with paid parking resuming on Tuesday, June 16.However, multi-storey public parking facilities will continue to operate on a paid basis 24/7, without any change to existing fees. The Hijri New Year 1448 will be an official holiday for both federal.
In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, have developed a tiny, injectable medical device that introduces a new approach to treating chronic pain and movement disorders by controlling nerve activity without the need for surgery, batteries, or wires, offering a simpler and less invasive way to treat neurological conditions.The device, about the size of a small seed, can be injected into the body using a standard needle and placed near a target nerve. Once in position, it delivers controlled electrical signals that influence how the nerve behaves. It is powered wirelessly from outside the body, allowing doctors or patients to adjust its activity in real time. The research, published in Science Advances, offers an alternative approach.
