Update: Zoom resolves outage

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Video conferencing service provider Zoom says it has resolved an issue that affected many of its users.

The outage, on Sunday, was reported in several countries, including the UAE.

In a statement to ARN News, Zoom explained that users should now be able to host, join, and participate in Zoom Meetings and Video Webinars.

The platform didn't provide a reason for the outage but said that it's continuing to assess the matter that impacted a subset of its users.

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused," the statement added.

Zoom has become a staple for many during the COVID-19 crisis, with millions around the world using it to connect with family, friends or colleagues.

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