How to Unblock Facetime in Dubai, Abu Dhabi (UAE) on Android

According to latest investigations the population of United Arab Emirates is over 10 million and about 8 million are expatriates. They come to the country for working.

Most of these people are living far from their friends and family.

Sure, a lot of them are looking for new friends in the UAE.

Where to find new friends in Dubai?

One of the best place where you can find new friends today is Internet. There is a great number of website and services where you can meet people.
Facetime is one of the most popular sites to find friends.
Unfortunately Facetime is blocked in United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and others emirates)

How to unblock Facetime in UAE?

There are different options which can be used to access restricted site, such as:

Proxy
TOR
DNS
Translation service
VPN

VPN or Virtual private network is the most reliable way to unblock Facetime.

Main advantages of using VPN in UAE

It is safe
It is secure
It is absolutely anonymous

VPN hides your ip address making you invisible for country’s authorities and 100% safe.
On one have you get privacy and security and on the other hand you are completely free and can access any blocked site.
Using VPN is probable the only solution that can guarantee you Internet freedom and on-line security.
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How to access blocked adult sites in the Middle East

AdultContent Millions of websites are available today in the Internet. In many counties government blocks some kind of websites. The restrictions are based on IP address mostly so today it is not a problem to bypass these limits.

Best ways to open blocked porn sites

We have discussed the solutions how to open blocked sites. The short list is:

VPN
Proxy
TOR
Browser extensions
Translation services
DNS
Mobile Applications
Software
Wayback machine
https instead of http
Sites unblockers

You can use any of them but please remember that the most reliable and safe method is using vpn.

Pornography is prohibited in the Middle East. That is why people use vpn to hide IP address and unblock adult sites.

Also many people want to be secure and anonymous and do not show anybody that they are surfing porn sites.
VPN is a great way to be private and secure because it not only hides IP address but also encrypts off the traffic sent via vpn tunnel.
You can read more about vpn here.

How to unblock sites with Sahrzad

You can use Sahrzad vpn on different devices connected to the Internet. This can be your iPad or iPhone, Android planshets, Windows computer or Mac book.
If you care about your privacy – vpn is ideal solution because you can use system features of your device and you even do not need any additional software.

How to unblock porn sites in ipad

Setup vpn connection on your ipad
Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

2. Connect to vpn

3. Enjoy your Internet freedom

How to unblock porn sites in Android

1. Setup vpn connection on your Android

Click Settings icon

how to setup VPN in android

Select Wireless & Networks and tap on VPN

how to setup VPN in android

Tap Add VPN Network
Input connection name (Sahrzad VPN), select the type of your VPN connection – PPTP VPN, input VPN server address from your account data.
Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.
Input your Username and password that you received from VPN account service in e-mail.
Save it and tap Connect

how to setup VPN in android

For connection to vpn server:

Select Home > Menu > Settings
Tap Wireless & networks
Tap VPN settings
The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
A dialog box will open asking for your credentials, enter them and click connect

When you are connected to VPN, you will see an ongoing notification in the Status bar on your Android device. If you are disconnected, you will receive a notification and an option to go back to the VPN settings section.

2. Connect to vpn

3. Enjoy your Internet freedom

How to unblock porn sites in Mac

1. Setup vpn connection on your Mac

Click the Apple logo, and select System Preferences
2. Click on the Network icon under Internet & Network

3. If you see a locked padlock in the bottom left, click on it. Otherwise skip to step 5.

4. Enter your password in the dialog box

5. Click on the little + icon just above the padlock

6. Select VPN From the interface drop down.

7. Select PPTP From the VPN Type drop down

8. Enter the name Sahrzad and click Create

9. Enter the Server Address that Sahrzad sent you, and your username.
Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)
Also check the box that says Show VPN status in menu bar

10. Click on the Authentication Settings button, and enter your password

11. Click Advanced button and tick ‘Send all traffic over VPN connection’.

12. Click Apply button to save all the changes.

13. In the top right of your screen, click the token icon that looks like this. From that, a menu will drop down. Click on the Connect link for your company name. This will initiate the VPN connection.

14. If all is well, after a few seconds you will be connected, and a timer will start showing you how long you have been connected

2. Connect to vpn

3. Enjoy your Internet freedom

How to unblock porn sites in Windows

1. Setup vpn connection on your Windows

To setup vpn connection in Windows 8 please follow the next steps:

1. Display the Charms bar, click Search, and then click Settings.

2. Type VPN into the Search box.

3. Click the Set Up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection button in the Search results pane.

4. The VPN Connection wizard appears. Enter the following information:

* VPN server address from your account data that you received from Sahrzad into Internet Address text box. Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.
* Destination Name. It’s just a name of your connection. For example it can be “Sahrzad VPN”.

5. Click Create.

VPN connection is created and Windows 8 displays it under the Networks heading in the Charms bar. Click on it to connect.

See others setup guides for Windows here.

2. Connect to vpn

3. Enjoy your Internet freedom

Access restricted websites in the Middle East with Sahrzad

With Sahrzad vpn you can access restricted websites in any Middle East country:

United Arab Emitares (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah)
Kuwait
Bahrain (Manama)
Iraq
Oman (Ad Dakhiliyah
Ad Dhahirah North
Al Batinah North
Al Batinah South
Al Buraimi
Al Wusta
Ash Sharqiyah North
Ash Sharqiyah South
Dhofar
Muscat
Musandam)
Qatar
1. Madinat ash Shamal
2. Al Khor
3. Umm Salal
4. Al Daayen
5. Al Rayyan
6. Doha
7. Al Wakrah
Pakistan: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Lahore, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Multan, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Sialkot, Bahawalpur, Sukkur, Jhang, Sheikhupura, Abbottabad, Gujrat, Larkana
Saudi Arabia (KSA): Al Jawf (or Jouf), Sakaka, Northern Borders, Arar, Tabuk, Ha’il, Al Madinah, Al Qasim, Buraidah, Makkah, Mecca, Al Riyadh, Riyadh, Eastern Province, Dammam, Al Bahah (or Baha) , Asir, Abha, Jizan, Najran

Is it safe to use VPN?

Millions of people cannot imagine their life without Internet today. We connect to global network from anywhere: homes, schools, offices, cafés, hotels, bus stops and even public beaches.

How safe is this?

Have you ever think about your network security and privacy?
This is question is especially actual if you are using unsafe public Wi-Fi zones.
In some countries like UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and others Gulf countries your online privacy is not only a question of your wishes to be anonymous. This could be question of your freedom.
That is why you should not risk and rely on doubtful services.
VPN service is really a perfect solution to make you protected in the Internet. But VPN service providers can be different.

What items you should consider to select the best vpn providers for your needs?

1. Privacy policy.

You must be aware that many free vpn service collect your personal information for some unknown needs. How they use these data? It is better to read Privacy policy before using the service.

2. Data logs

Many providers have log files on their services and store this information. This means that they can review your Internet activity anytime! And see what you are doing on-line.

3. Collecting your IP Address

Some vpn providers collect your IP Address. Ask – why do they do that???
To tell the truth – some vpn provider can store your sensitive data for very long time – even longer than your Internet service provider.
What privacy are you talking about in this case???
A VPN service you can rely must wipe all data logs regularly. The best is within hours of them being created. In such case any requests for the data cannot be fulfilled.

What questions do you need to ask?

So if you are going to use a VPN service what questions should you ask in order to determine whether or not they take privacy seriously. Here’s a few suggestions.

Do they have a privacy policy?

You can be surprised to discover that some VPNs don’t even have a privacy policy.

How long do they retain logs?

The best if VPN does not keep log files over 24 hours.

Where the VPN service registered in?

Knowing what country the VPN is registered in will let you research the country’s laws pertaining to online privacy.

What kind of personal data VPN service retains?

It is great to know if your VPN provider can link your account to a real identity.

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Skype not working!

It looks like there are some problems with Skype since yesterday in many countries on the world.

Skype is not working in UAE and others Gulf countries.

This problem is also present in many others countries on all continents.

Skype not working!
Skype not connecting!

Skype not responding!
Skype not singing in!

These are the most frequent issues people descibe.

This problem was confirmed by official Skype support:

“We are aware of an issue affecting Skype status at the moment, and are working on a quick fix.”

“We have identified the network issue which prevented users from logging in and using Skype today. We’re in the process of reconnecting our users, and focused on restoring full service. The issue did not affect Skype for Business users.” (source)

We’ll be waiting for resolving this issue and inform you when everything be fixed.

Skype not working in Europe

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The first reports of problems with the app began around 11:00 GMT.

The Redmond firm says instant messages and Skype for Web are working fine and it is hard at work to restore the rest of the service.

Earlier this morning, Skype published a statement on its website: “We have detected an issue that is affecting Skype in a number of ways.

We’re working on a fix for this issue

Microsoft Statement

“If you’re signed in to Skype, you will not be able to change your status and your contacts will all show as offline even if they are online.

“As a result, you won’t be able to start Skype calls to them.

“A small number of messages to group chats are not being delivered, but in most cases you can still instant message your contacts.

“If you aren’t signed in to Skype, you may be experiencing difficulty when attempting to sign in.

“Any changes to your Skype account such as your Credit balance or your profile details might take a little while to be displayed.

“You may also have difficulty loading web pages on the Skype Community. For that reason, please check back here for future updates.

“We’re doing everything we can to fix this issue and hope to have another update for you soon.

“Thank you for your patience as we work to get this incident resolved.”

Status aggregator Down Detector claims almost half of all reported issues with Skype are from users having trouble logging into the service.

Meanwhile, video and voice calls account for some 28 per cent and the ability to send and receive message account for 27 per cent.

Down Detector, an online outage detection service, shows the number of issues with Skype spike

(Used materials from Express.co.uk)

Security Risks in Mobile Networks: is VPN a solution?

Without a doubt, the use of mobile networks is here to say. In fact, the design of mobile phones continues to get better as mobile phone manufacturers invest a lot just to be ahead in the competition. But whether we like it or not, there are a lot of security risks while you are enjoying the advantages of this latest communication technology.

So far, the biggest security risk in mobile networks is loss of privacy and stealing of personal information, especially when you are browsing the Internet in a public Wi-Fi zone. No matter how secure your operating software is, you are still not totally safe. Smartphones may have security features against robbers, but not against hackers and online thieves.

To give you a better idea, imagine exposing yourself in a crowd of total strangers such as train station or coffee shop. Once you visit a website or make an online transaction, it’s like telling them all your personal details. As compared to using broadband network, your data via Wi-Fi is being transferred via wireless connection. Everyone is using the same network.

The problem arises when a third party tries to intercept your data. And because the network system is not capable of detecting interceptors, your online activities are exposed. As an additional problem, you and everyone in that area don’t have any idea that your data can be stolen. This is why you should use a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

As the name suggests, VPN allows users to use a public network privately. It hides your real IP address by assigning a temporary IP address while you are using the network. But unlike other ways to browse the web anonymously, VPN traffic is highly encrypted. This means that no third party can easily intercept your data and you are now secured.

In case you are not yet aware, many business owners use VPN to protect their vital information. They allow their employees to access their data while working in remote areas using Wi-Fi. But if you also plan to use VPN, you should know which type of VPN is applicable for your needs. You don’t want to spend money for something you will not use.

And although you can use a free VPN, don’t expect the same quality of service you can get from the premium ones. First of all, free VPNs also need money to maintain their service and they get it via advertisements while you are using their service. You should not also expect a free VPN to have a stable and fast connection, as well as great customer service.

Again, the use of smartphone is now becoming a part of our daily lives. It is also a necessity for faster communication and searching for information. On the other hand, online safety should not be taken for granted. So far, VPN is still the best way to secure your data. Just like the old saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure.”

How to access blocked sites in Dubai on ipad (or iphone)

We often receive questions from our customers like:
How to access blocked sites on ipad or iphone when you are in Dubai?

We have answered them several times already and we continue to answer.

Taking into account severe Cyber Crime Law in the United Arab Emirates we highly recommend using only reliable and safe solution like vpn (virtual private network) .

This is complete secure and 100% reliable way to be anonymous and open blocked sites in Dubai.

Actually you don’t even need any additional soft to use vpn on your iOS device. All you need is setup vpn connection following simple steps below:

To make a new vpn connection in your iOS device you need to do the next:

Go to Settings > General > VPN
Click Add VPN Configuration
Choose PPTP VPN and enter you VPN account data. You will receive your VPN server, username and password in the e-mail
Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)
Save your VPN configuration. Once you have created VPN connection you can switch it ON and OFF on the main settings screen

Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

Under the vpn connection you can access any blocked website and be absolutely sure that you are safe and secure.

UAE: $68,000 fine for swearing in WhatsApp

Are you always polite with your co-workers? If so you can be relaxed – this story cannot affect you. Rude words are present sometimes if your life? Be careful, especially if you are in the UAE.
One person who lives in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could be fined $68,000 (£42,769) after he swore at his colleague on WhatsApp.

New federal cyber crime law implemented in the country recently says that people charged with online offences could be fined up to £42,769 or jailed. Tourists and foreigners living in UAE are not exceptions: they could be also deported in addition to being fined.

The Federal Supreme Court (FSC) overturned two lower court sentences which fined the man – whose identity has not been disclosed – AED3,000 (£514) after charging him with cybercrimes.

“FSC supported the prosecutor’s appeal and affirmed the need for enforcement of the law governing information technology crimes involving a AED250,000 fine and deportation from the country,” the court said.

According to court documents, the defendant was tried after a colleague complained to police that he had sworn in a message using “insulting” words and allegedly threatened him.

It is not clear what the exact message sent on WhatsApp was. However, the defendant has denied the charges.
Pate allegedly called his employer “backstabbers” and discouraged people from working for the organization. He faces up to five years in jail and a fine if found guilty.

Legacy of Pornography in the World 2015

The map shows legacy of pornography in the world.

Green – Pornography legal
Yellow – Pornography legal under some restrictions.
Red – Pornography illegal
Gray – Data unavailable

Pornography is illegal in the following countries:

Saudi Arabia
UAE
Oman
Kuwait
Pakistan
Aghanistan
Iran
Kuwait
Jordan
Israel
Egypt
Libya
Algeria
Mali
Nigeria
Yemen
China

Pornography in Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the Islamic state. It bans all forms of pornography due to Islam’s opposition to pornography. There is Cyber Crime Law In 2000 Saudi authorities said that they were “winning the war against pornography on the internet”. If you caught on some porn website, police can deport you from the contry.
Be careful what you send on your phone or computer in Saudi Arabia.

Pornography in UAE

Cyber Crime law is very strict in United Arab Emirates and th epunishment for porno is aslo very serious.

Pornography in Iran

In Iran, the possession of any type of pornography is illegal and is charged with a fine.
Iran confirms death sentence for ‘porn site’ web programmer

Pornography in China

Possession of pornography is punishable by up to 3 years in prison, a fine of Y20,000, or up to life imprisonment for large underground distributors. In 2010 China shut down 60,000 porn sites according to Reuters, arresting almost 5,000 suspects in the process.

From: http://sahrzad.net/blog/pornography-legacy-in-the-world/

How to Access Blocked sites in UAE in Android?

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Internet filtering in UAE is a serious problem for many people living and visiting this wonderful country. A great number of websites are blocked by the government due to some reasons.

You cannot surf gambling or adult sites while you are in the United Arab Emirates. Any web resources which criticize politics or religion are strictly prohibited. You can find out long lists of sites banned in UAE.

Are there any solutions to avoid these filters?

Sure there are!

And there are many ways to open blocked sites in the Middle East. But today I want to point only the most reliable and safe solution for surfing blocked sites and this is VPN solution.

Via secured encrypted tunnel (which VPN is) you can open any site you need safe and easy. At the same time you can be sure that nobody can monitor what kind of sites you are visiting.

All the traffic is coded inside Virtual Private Network (VPN) so your anonymity is guaranteed while you are using VPN.

Today you can access blocked content even from your Android device. There are many vpn applications available on play market but we strongly recommend you to be careful installing such programs to your device. Of course, most of them will provide you a secure vpn service but also such applications can harm your device or your private info. Do you know for sure what this application do with your data? Especially if this is free vpn application?

The best way to be safe and secure is to setup vpn connection on your device using standard options. VPN is a system feature in any Android gadget so actually you do not need any application to use VPN in UAE.

Follow this simple guide and setup vpn in Android in a few moments!

How to setup VPN in Android

To create new vpn tunnel
1. Click Settings icon

2. Select Wireless & Networks and tap on VPN

3. Tap Add VPN Network

4. Input connection name (Sahrzad VPN), select the type of your VPN connection – PPTP VPN, input VPN server address from your account data.
Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.

5. Input your Username and password that you received from VPN account service in e-mail.
Save it and tap Connect
For connection to vpn server:
Select Home > Menu > Settings
Tap Wireless & networks
Tap VPN settings
The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
A dialog box will open asking for your credentials, enter them and click connect
When you are connected to VPN, you will see an ongoing notification in the Status bar on your Android device. If you are disconnected, you will receive a notification and an option to go back to the VPN settings section.

After creating your vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

See detailed guide here.