WhatsApp Service Back to Saudi Arabia

WhatsApp Service Back to Saudi Arabia

WhatsApp users in Saudi Arabia were able to make voice and video calls again after a six-year hiatus. The reactivation of these features followed years of being blocked in the country due to regulatory reasons, raising questions about whether this change would be permanent or temporary.

The lifting of restrictions on voice and video calls by WhatsApp comes as a surprise, as there had been no prior official announcement from the Saudi authorities.

Technology expert Abdullah Al-Subaei stated that this move aligns with Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to enhance its telecommunications and digital infrastructure, which could improve communication for users across the country.

WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, introduced voice calls in 2015 and video calls in 2016. However, these features were blocked in Saudi Arabia in 2019 due to regulatory policies.