UAE SMS Sender ID Registration
This Guide explains how to register SMS Sender ID in the UAE in order to send outgoing messages.
Created: December 2024
Updated: September 2026
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Introduction
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), registering SMS Sender IDs is mandated by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) to combat spam and ensure that recipients receive messages from verified sources. This process enhances trust in SMS communications by confirming the sender's identity and intent. Unregistered Sender IDs are typically blocked by mobile carriers, preventing unauthorized or potentially harmful messages from reaching users.
By registering your SMS Sender ID, you align with the country’s regulations, protect your brand and keep your communication reliable.
Registration procedure
To register your numbers for SMS sending, follow the procedure described below:
Download and fill out the following forms:
Submit a CLASSOUND Customer Care request with the filled out forms:
Navigate to Salesforce Partner Community and on the Home page, click Submit a Case button
Under Type of your issue, select Customer Care
Open Wilma Agent and proceed with your case
Once the case is submitted, it can take up to 30 days to complete the registration.