UAE Denies Stopping Issuance Of 3 Months Visa To Nigerians

The United Arab Emirates Embassy in Nigeria has denied suspending or stopping the issuance of three months visa to Nigerians traveling to the country as a result of a robbery allegedly involving five Nigerians in Dubai. File: Visa CARDS The embassy in its Twitter handle @UAEEmbassyNGR said: “In the light of the press report published this morning (Thursday 4/4/2019) alleging that the United Arab Emirates has suspended issuing tourist Visa to Nigerian nationals, the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Abuja would like to announce this news are inaccurate and stresses the importance of sourcing news from its official channel”.

Meanwhile, the mission told newsmen in Abuja on Friday that “there were no changes in the visa policy at all”.the embassy said: “In light of the press reports published this morning, and alleging that the United Arab Emirates has suspended issuing tourist visas to Nigerian nationals, the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Abuja would like to announce this news are inaccurate, and stresses the importance of getting the news from its official channels.

‘’ Five Nigerians allegedly broke into a Bureau De Change in Sharjah Area of Dubai and robbed it. Shortly after the incident, a travel and tours agent, Africholidays, issued a statement online that Nigerian passport holders were no longer entitled to three months visa in UAE. Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs, has described the action as disgraceful.

The news was given undue credence after it was shared by many Nigerian influencers.

The rumoured suspension was ignited by the arrest of five Nigerians for armed robbery in UAE’s third largest city Sharjah

Although Sharjah Police Department told a press conference on March 31 that the five persons who were alleged to have stolen Dh2.3 million from Al Ansari Exchange were “Africans nationals,” Khaleej Times said the persons were Nigerians.

According to the police, most of the stolen money has been recovered.

Many Nigerians visit UAE, especially Dubai, on business trips.

Emirates To Offer Driverless Drones With Fully-Enclosed First Class Private Suite

In its latest bid to improve passenger experience, Dubai-based Emirates airline will begin offering flights on comfortable chauffeur-less passenger drones to its hub at Dubai International Airport from any location in the emirate, the airline announced on April 1.

In a tweet, Emirates announced that the drones will made available to Emirates Skywards Platinum members from April 2020.

The tweet said each drone will feature two fully-enclosed First Class private suites.

A concept image of the drone shows a four-rotor vehicle, painted in Emirates livery.

Another image shows a female passenger reclining in the drone while enjoying a beverage and the airline’s award winning ICE in-flight entertainment system.

The Emirates tweet quickly amassed hundreds of comments, as well as 1,300 re-tweets and 2,300 ‘likes’.

Before you start praising and blasting Nigeria airlines, please note that today is April 1. 

Guess Where This Batmobile Was Spotted

In the words of a popular comic act, Kenny Black, when you are big, you are big. The big boys of Dubai having gotten all the latest cars in the world decided to take a delve into another realm entirely which is the Batmobile.

The BatMobile used to be an anime icon, for those who are used to Batman cartoon series then this car won't be strange to you. But it seems the Batmobile has gone from being a comic character into a reality. According to Mashable, It would cost $682 million for a real-life Batman to fund his world-saving lifestyle, thanks to the price of high-tech cars, gadgets, his mansion and training, a new infographic says. It was estimated that the Batmobile will cost about $1-3 million to create.

The BatMobile was seen on Dubai roads over the weekend and we can't but marvel at the beast on the highway. Imagine if this was seen in Lagos. LASTMA, Police, VIO go hear am na.

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Virgin unveils its pod prototype that will carry passengers at speeds of up to 760mph in 12mins

Imagine having this type of pod train that can transport you from Lagos to Abuja in just 12mins? As in seriously? well Dubai is always a step ahead of others and they have done the same here too as well.

Virgin has unveiled a stunning prototype of the pods that will carry passengers at speeds of up to 760mph (1,200 kmh) when it launches its Hyperloop service in Dubai.

Hyperloop's low friction design means that passengers will be able to travel the 87 miles (140 km) between the city and neighbouring Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes, a journey that takes around 90 minutes by car.

The concept pods give a first glimpse of the luxurious conditions inside the futuristic transport vehicles, which could be launched as soon as 2020.

Dubai's Road Transport Authority (RTA), which wants 25 per cent of all journeys to be driverless by 2030, unveiled the hyperloop design at a ceremony in the city as part of its participation in the UAE's Innovation Month.

Virgin's Hyperloop One offshoot has invested in the multi-billion pound project and is working closely with Dubai's RTA.

Richard Branson also announced a similar project for Mumbai a few days ago.

The pods themselves boast deluxe interiors, leather seats and high definition screens for displaying information and entertainment.

Each pod is designed to travel short and medium distances and can accommodate up to ten passengers.

Rob Lloyd, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One said: 'The UAE and RTA were early supporters of our Hyperloop technology, so it is particularly exciting to be unveiling the Dubai Hyperloop pod with the RTA.

'Our focus in 2018 would be continuing the close collaboration with RTA to progress to the next phase of the project.

'Our aim would be to explore the viability of a wider UAE Hyperloop network.'

Hyperloop uses an electromagnetic propulsion system to accelerate levitating pods through a vacuum tube.

This level of speed is achieved by reducing air pressure inside the tube to an equivalent measure experienced at 200,000 feet above sea level.

The service is expected to carry around 10,000 passengers per hour in both directions.

In a written statement, His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, director general of the RTA, said: 'When introduced in future, the hyperloop technology will impact the town planning and the availability of parking spaces.

'It will revolutionise people mobility between various destinations in the city, logistical hubs like airports and ports, and shipping patterns.

'These pods, the first of their kind worldwide, have been designed to travel over short and medium distances on dedicated lanes.

'They can be coupled in 15 to 20 seconds or detached, depending on the destination of riders, in five seconds.

'They are fitted with cameras and electro-mechanical technologies to carry out the coupling and detaching processes, and this feature can be activated in-motion.'

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Dubai Police to begin using flying motorbikes

Dubai Police, already home to Lamborghini patrol cars, self-driving robots and android officers, has decided to take to the skies in what can only be described as a flying motorbike.

The vehicle, called the Scorpion and designed by Russian tech company Hoversurf, relies on four propellers to stay airborne, with the rider crouched precariously close to the exposed blades. Capable of 40 mph and a travel time of 25 minutes, the single-seat craft, which can carry 600 lbs, can also operate autonomously.
After appearing at tech shows earlier this year, Dubai Police has decided to add one to its list of cutting-edge gadgets, all part of the force's "smart city" plans.

However, apart from the Scorpion flying motorbike, another concept motorbike was unveiled at the same event for the Dubai Police - a concept by Japanese tech coy Mikasa. It's a land rover and has a top speed of 124 miles per hour.

Dubai Became The First City In The World To Start Autonomous Taxi Service

Tesla has now made the first delivery of 50 cars of a 200 vehicle deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which was made in February. The new fleet includes both Model S sedans and Model X SUVs, each equipped with Tesla’s latest Autopilot software. The goal is for the vehicles to be a fleet of autonomous taxis, but they do not yet have full autonomous capabilities. But, while the world waits for this technology to develop and be incorporated, drivers of Tesla’s cars can take advantage of the current semi-autonomous system.

According to Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA):

Tesla vehicles procured by the RTA of Models (S) and (X) are equipped with the hardware needed for full self-driving capability at a safety level greater than that of a human driver. Tesla’s Autopilot is designed as a hands-on experience to give drivers more confidence behind the wheel, increase their safety on the road, and make highway driving more enjoyable by reducing the driver’s workload.

These 50 cars are only a starting point for Dubai’s autonomous taxi plans. Other parts of the world have also begun trials for autonomous taxi services. Uber started a trial of partially autonomous taxis in Pittsburgh last year. Washington has also expressed interest in the proliferation of autonomous driving technologies to potentially make its roads safer.

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