A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet disruptions across the UAE on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Thousands of users faced difficulties accessing multiple popular websites, leading to delays and frustrations.
The issue notably impacted the World Masters Jiu Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, where several matches were delayed by up to three hours. Attendees reported long waits and event disruptions as online systems and live streaming services experienced outages.
Cloudflare, a key internet infrastructure provider, suffered technical problems that temporarily took down various internet services, affecting both personal users and businesses across the region. The outage triggered panic among internet users trying to access essential websites and cloud-dependent applications.
Efforts to resolve the problem were promptly initiated, and normal services gradually resumed later in the day. This incident highlights the growing reliance on cloud-based services and the widespread impact when such systems face technical challenges.
The UAE authorities and event organizers managed the situation while ensuring safety and minimizing inconvenience to residents and visitors. Experts suggest increased focus on improving internet resilience to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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