(Bloomberg) --
The United Arab Emirates may allow small and medium-sized enterprises to develop internet calling applications, in a sign that it's easing the government's monopoly over telephone services.
SMEs may be allowed to develop the technology to facilitate remote learning and work, state-run WAM news agency reported, citing a cabinet meeting.
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The UAE had restricted voice and video calls over the internet until the coronavirus pandemic led the government to loosen the rules.
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