The Gulf state, where 85% of the population are foreigners, blocks calls using applications such as Microsoft Corp’s Skype, Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp and Apple’s FaceTime. — Bloomberg
An order to shut schools to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the Middle East’s premier business and travel hub has reignited a debate about an existing ban on free voice calls over the Internet that complicates remote learning and working from home.
All public and private schools and higher education institutions will close in the United Arab Emirates from March 8 for a month as officials attempt to curb infections, which currently stand at 27 in the country.
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