"X" Launches New Feature... Receives Wide Arab Approval

Launched the “About This Account” feature, aiming to identify the country or region of residence of users based on their contact information.

In this regard, Nikita Beer, Head of Product at , announced the global launch of this feature on November 22, 2025, emphasizing that it is “an important first step to ensuring the safety of the global city,” as stated on the platform. The platform clarified that the primary goal of this feature is to enhance trust between users and combat the spread of misinformation by revealing fake accounts or accounts managed from other countries with the aim of spreading political or propaganda agendas.

In the Arab context, many Saudi and Gulf users welcomed this feature, considering it a tool to expose “fake accounts” targeting Arab countries, especially those linked to militias or criminal campaigns. They described this as a “fall of masks” thanks to Elon Musk and the exposure of “false abuses from anonymous groups against several Arab countries.” (Sky News Arabia)