Over the past few days, scores of users in Oman reported receiving error messages when they tried to use the platform. Clubhouse did not respond to repeated requests for comment on restrictions in Oman or elsewhere in the Gulf. Clubhouse, the invitation-only social media app, has exploded in popularity in recent months, particularly gaining traction in the Middle East where social media remains a highly contested and sometimes perilous space. Thailand’s government also has warned users not to “misuse” the app or face possible legal consequences. Although the United Arab Emirates reassured users earlier this month that the government had not banned the app, users nationwide have reported audio glitches that frequently make listening into discussions impossible.

Source: Egypt Independent March 15, 2021 09:33 UTC