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If you’ve been working hard and need a quick catch-up on the important news updates in Abu Dhabi this week, we’ve rounded up everything you need right here.

UAE public invited to take part in new national pledge campaign

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A UAE-wide “Pledge & Commitment” campaign has been launched in honour of President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Led by Sandooq Al Watan under Erth Zayed Philanthropies, the initiative is part of its community outreach efforts and encourages citizens and residents to take part in a shared message of unity and loyalty.

Read more about the pledge and how you can sign up here.

Abu Dhabi announces toll fees and parking timings

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There’s a public holiday in Abu Dhabi on Monday, June 15, on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, and with nearly every public holiday is the announcement of free parking and toll fees. Q Mobility stated that on Monday, June 15, four toll gates will be free with charges resuming on Tuesday, June 16. As for parking, Q Mobility also announced that paid parking will be free on Monday, June 15. However, there are some exceptions…

Get all the details here.

Complimentary medical travel insurance for visitors

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From July 2026, visitors flying with Etihad Airways will automatically receive complimentary medical travel insurance for up to 15 days during their stay in the UAE. The insurance will be automatically included with eligible Etihad tickets, meaning travellers won’t need to fill out any forms or submit a separate application. With complimentary medical cover now included for eligible travellers, visitors can enjoy added peace of mind while exploring everything Abu Dhabi has to offer.

Read more here. 

Apple’s AI-powered Siri: rollout timeline for UAE devices

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After getting spoilt with technology like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, iPhone’s Siri was in desperate need of an upgrade. And Apple finally unveiled the update at WWDC this week with the news that iOS 27 could finally deliver what users have been waiting for. Whilst we don’t have a precise date for that just yet for users in the UAE, it will almost certainly fall in September 2026.

Read more here. 

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