Unusually, FaceTime`s working in the UAE — but it might not be for long
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What you need to know People in the United Arab Emirates can currently make FaceTime calls. Calls have previously been blocked, while WhatsApp and others appear to still be unavailable. This has happened before. Journalists in the United Arab Emirates noticed over the weekend that they were able to make FaceTime calls for the first time in a long while. The Apple-run video and voice calling system is normally blocked in the country. While no official statement has been made by local authorities or Apple itself, the Associated Press confirmed on Sunday that the FaceTime service was indeed available. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — FaceTime calls seemed to be working in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, an apparent loosening of long-standing restrictions on the Apple program in the federation of seven sheikhdoms. While it isn`t yet clear whether this is a move that will last — services previously have become available before disappearing again — it does appear th...