Internet users across the UAE have been facing slow speeds, interruptions, and unreliable access due to multiple undersea cables in the Red Sea being cut. These cables connect Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and repair delays have forced traffic rerouting, causing laggy websites, buffering on streaming platforms, glitchy video calls, and slow-loading maps. Businesses relying on cloud services like Microsoft Azure are also affected. The incident underscores the vulnerability of global internet infrastructure, where a single region’s disruption can impact millions. Repairs are complex and could take weeks, meaning slowdowns and occasional outages are expected until full restoration.
