As of July 2026, 2 out of 13 tested services are blocked or restricted in UAE. This includes AI services like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, as well as social platforms.
Service accessibility in UAE
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🤖 ChatGPT | Accessible | Accessible |
| 🧠 Claude | Accessible | Accessible |
| ✨ Gemini | Accessible | Accessible |
| 🎨 Midjourney | Accessible | Accessible |
| 💻 GitHub Copilot | Accessible | Accessible |
| 🤗 HuggingFace | Accessible | Accessible |
| ▶️ YouTube | Accessible | Accessible |
| Accessible | Accessible | |
| 📨 Telegram | Unstable | Voice/video calls restricted by regional regulation |
| Unstable | VoIP calls blocked; messaging works | |
| Accessible | Accessible | |
| 🐦 X (Twitter) | Accessible | Accessible |
| 📚 Wikipedia | Accessible | Accessible |
Visiting UAE?
Traveling to UAE? Expect Telegram and WhatsApp to work only intermittently on local Wi-Fi and SIM cards. Set up an encrypted connection before you arrive — it is much harder to do after you land.
Why your connection may be restricted
- VoIP services restricted by regional telecom regulation
- Call features blocked at network level
Common symptoms
- Websites fail to load or time out
- Infinite loading or blank pages
- Login failures on specific services
- Connection timeout errors
- Slow or inconsistent speeds to certain sites
Common questions this tool answers
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You can verify your connection status using the real-time diagnostic tool above. Blocking data last verified 2026-07-14.
