The European Commission has been investigating Microsoft’s tying of Office and Teams since a 2020 complaint by Salesforce-owned competing workspace messaging app Slack
The UAE will permit companies to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom applications that allow virtual conferencing
Currently, all free voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services including Skype and WhatsApp calls are blocked in the UAE
Etisalat offers access to the Voico UAE app, which offers video and audio calls worldwide
The Dubai businessman also said reconsidering some of the fees will have a “positive impact on the economy”