WhatsApp calling features are enabled in the UAE today, surprising many users. 

The feature, which has previously been blocked by UAE regulators for its failure to comply with telecommunication laws, is working today, which many have celebrated on social media. 

No statement has been issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) as yet, but the function is currently working on the app… for now. 

Twitter users have been celebrating the development

It seems #Whatsapp calling is now functioning in #UAE after being unblocked
– awaiting official confirmation #مكالمات_الواتساب_في_الامارات

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— حسن سجواني ???????? Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) June 22, 2017

WhatsApp calls are now enabled in the UAE! ???? pic.twitter.com/fo876NrPB4

— Shadi Kabbesh (@iShadi) June 22, 2017

A really positive development #whatsappcalls work in dubai #weekend @salmanzq check it out

— Vinesh Venugopal Nair (@vineshvnair) June 22, 2017