The cybersecurity head of the UAE government has revealed that talks are underway to lift the ban off some VoIP services like WhatsApp and Facetime in the UAE.
Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, the cyber-security head of the UAE government said at the GCC cyber-security conference and exhibition on Sunday, that WhatsApp has been unlocked for a limited time for test usage, Local Media reports.
Al Kuwaiti pointed out that there remain some regulations that need to be considered and they are working on it. Specific details about these regulations are yet to be disclosed.
While Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Skype for businesses now enable remote work and learning, WhatsApp and Facetime audio and video calls are still banned, the official said. This means residents have to use the paid services provided by telecom operators in the country.