As of July 2026, 2 out of 13 tested services are blocked or restricted in Saudi Arabia. This includes AI services like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, as well as social platforms.
Service accessibility in Saudi Arabia
| 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 restricted; messaging works | |
| Accessible | Accessible | |
| 🐦 X (Twitter) | Accessible | Accessible |
| 📚 Wikipedia | Accessible | Accessible |
Visiting Saudi Arabia?
Traveling to Saudi Arabia? 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
- Which services are blocked in Saudi Arabia?
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- Will AI tools work when visiting Saudi Arabia?
You can verify your connection status using the real-time diagnostic tool above. Blocking data last verified 2026-07-14.
