After days of speculation about video calling services, Skype has confirmed it has been blocked in the UAE. 

The reasons have not yet been given by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) or Skype, but the communication provider released a statement on its website confirming the blocking.

It comes amid confusion after WhatApp calling features were enabled in the UAE, despite strict TRA laws on calling features. 

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Unfortunately, Skype is banned in the UAE. You can read more about it on our support page: https://t.co/QwXUYKC3Xn.

— Skype (@Skype) June 23, 2017

Previously, the calling feature on WhatsApp was blocked and Skype was not, however both appear to have changed

The TRA released a statement on the WhatsApp unblocking, but has yet to issue any formal statement on the blocking of Skype. 

Previously, Skype features were blocked on mobile data, as part of the TRA’s calling laws, however Wifi connections enabled Skype to connect.