Outage activity
Is anything down in Saudi Arabia?
No open incident with an official update naming Saudi Arabia or a service for Saudi Arabia right now. That does not confirm every service works there.
Cloud datacenter regions in Saudi Arabia
Each provider runs its own region. An incident in one does not establish a problem in another.
About outage monitoring in Saudi Arabia
This page groups tracked service updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. A country mention does not by itself confirm local impact or monitoring of every service used there. Check the linked provider update for the affected product, region and users.
What we monitor
GlobalOutageMap aggregates updates from connected official service status sources. This page groups updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. That does not establish comprehensive local ISP coverage, affected resident counts or countrywide service health.
Services mentioned in tracked updates
Service and country mentions provide context. Check the linked official incident update for the affected product, region and users. News and visitor reports are not official status confirmation.
When to check this page
Users in Saudi Arabia should consult this page if they experience widespread issues with multiple digital services. This includes situations where an application appears broken across various devices, several unrelated applications fail simultaneously, online payments are consistently declined, or they encounter login loops preventing access. While this page offers a consolidated view, it is always advisable to corroborate information by also checking the official status page of the specific service provider experiencing issues. This approach helps to distinguish between localised problems and broader infrastructure outages affecting the region.
Other countries in Asia
FAQ - Saudi Arabia outages
Is the internet down in Saudi Arabia?
The internet as a whole is seldom 'down' across an entire country like Saudi Arabia. Instead, specific services, internet service providers, or sections of the underlying infrastructure may experience disruptions. This page aims to clarify if reports indicate a widespread issue affecting multiple services or a particular provider. If only one or two applications are not working for you, it is more likely an issue with those specific services. If widespread internet access is failing across different devices and applications, then a regional ISP or core infrastructure problem may be occurring.
Which cloud regions serve Saudi Arabia?
Major hyperscale cloud providers operate regions that serve Saudi Arabia, either directly within the country or in geographically proximate areas. Microsoft Azure has a data centre region in Saudi Arabia. AWS provides services from nearby regions such as Bahrain and the UAE. Google Cloud Platform similarly serves the region from nearby infrastructure, including a planned region in Saudi Arabia. These cloud regions host a vast array of digital services and applications, meaning their operational status is critical for users in Saudi Arabia. Disruptions in these regions can have significant downstream impacts.
Why do apps go down even when my connection works?
Applications can go down even if your internet connection is functional because they rely on complex, distributed infrastructure. While your local internet service might be, the application itself could be hosted in a cloud data centre that is experiencing an outage. This could manifest as issues with application servers, databases, or third-party services that the app depends on. Therefore, an app's failure does not always indicate a problem with your personal internet connection but often points to issues within the service provider's own infrastructure or their upstream dependencies.
How quickly is this page updated?
Data on GlobalOutageMap is ingested continuously from multiple sources, including official status pages, technical news, and community reports. This allows for near real-time aggregation of outage signals. However, it is important to note that this page provides a synthesised view of reported issues and is not an official source for any specific service provider. The speed of updates depends on how quickly underlying service providers communicate incidents and how rapidly community reports are validated. While every effort is made to present the most current information, there can be a brief delay between an event and its reflection here.
What should I do during an outage in Saudi Arabia?
During an outage affecting services in Saudi Arabia, it is generally advised to avoid making drastic changes, such as reinstalling applications or reconfiguring network settings, as these actions are unlikely to resolve a widespread issue. The primary recommendation is to check the official status page of the specific service provider you are trying to use for their latest updates. Referencing this GlobalOutageMap page can help determine if the problem is widespread or isolated. Patience is often key, as engineers typically work to restore services as quickly as possible, and updates on resolution are usually provided by the affected service.