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GPS Location Accuracy in the Arabian Gulf Region

Learn about GPS Spoofing happening in the Arabian Gulf region, including how it is affecting device location in Blackline Live and what you can do to improve GPS accuracy.

Published on March 18, 2026.

We have received reports that some customers operating in the Arabian Gulf region may see inaccurate GPS locations displayed in Blackline Live.

What's Happening

In some cases, locations shown in Blackline Live may appear incorrect. This can include unexpected positioning, movement, or time zone changes.

This behaviour is consistent with GPS signal interference, sometimes referred to as GPS jamming or spoofing. These events occur when external radio signals disrupt or override satellite signals, which can affect the location data received by devices and displayed in Blackline Live.

Where and Why this is Happening

Recent reports indicate increased GPS interference across parts of the Arabian Gulf region.

This type of disruption can occur during periods of heightened regional military activity, when electronic countermeasure systems or other radio frequency sources are in use. These signals can impact any technology that relies on satellite positioning.

What This Means for You

  • Location data in Blackline Live may be temporarily inaccurate in affected areas
  • This can affect many GPS-enabled technologies and is not specific to Blackline
  • Device functionality is otherwise unchanged
  • Location accuracy typically returns to normal once interference levels decrease

What You Can Do

There are no device settings that can prevent GPS jamming or spoofing, as the source of the interference is external.

Blackline Safety Location Beacons are not affected by this type of interference. If deployed, they can provide more consistent location data in areas where GPS accuracy is impacted.

If you are operating in an affected area and do not use Location Beacons, be aware that location data in Blackline Live may not always reflect the device's exact position during these periods.

Our Next Steps

We are actively monitoring the situation. If conditions change or if there are steps you can take to improve performance, we will provide an update.

If you have questions, please contact our Technical Support team.