WhatsApp voice and video call feature active in Saudi Arabia after 6 years

Many WhatsApp users in Saudi Arabia have reported that the app’s voice and video calling features have been enabled after years of restrictions.

This sudden activity has raised questions especially at a time when no prior announcement has been made by the authorities.

Moreover, there is no official confirmation on whether it is a permanent or temporary one.

Abdullah Al-Subai, a technology expert in Saudi Arabia, said the move is in line with Saudi Arabia’s efforts to develop telecommunications and digital infrastructure and will likely improve communications for consumers.

It should be noted that WhatsApp, the world’s most used messaging app, introduced voice calls in 2015 and video calls in 2016, and these features were banned in Saudi Arabia in 2019.

However, these features were blocked due to regulatory policies in Saudi Arabia.