On November 18, 2025, Dubai experienced major internet disruptions following a widespread Cloudflare outage affecting thousands of users across the UAE. Several popular websites, including ChatGPT and X, failed to load, causing significant delays and disruptions for residents and important local events.
One of the most notable effects was seen at the World Masters Jiu Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, where multiple matches were delayed by several hours due to the internet issues. This caused frustration among both participants and spectators. Additionally, many residents reported waiting up to three hours to access various online services.
Cloudflare responded promptly by acknowledging the outage and implementing a fix. The company is actively monitoring the situation and assured users that services are being gradually restored. They have also committed to taking measures to prevent similar outages in the future.
This incident underscores the growing reliance on internet infrastructure and the widespread impact when major service providers encounter failures. As a result, authorities and companies within the UAE are expected to review and strengthen their contingency plans to better manage such disruptions moving forward.
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