The latest TikTok safety report shows the platform removed over 11.7 million violative videos in the MENA region during Q4 2025.
Specifically, the platform took down 11,772,196 videos across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq, and Lebanon. Consequently, these actions demonstrate the platform’s ongoing efforts to enforce community guidelines.
Regional Video Removals
In Saudi Arabia, the platform removed 2,903,914 videos during this period. Notably, the proactive removal rate in the Kingdom reached 99.9%, with 98.4% of violative content removed within 24 hours. Meanwhile, the platform restored 146,314 videos in Saudi Arabia following successful appeals.
In the United Arab Emirates, the platform removed 787,133 videos. Furthermore, Egypt saw the removal of 2,380,226 videos, while Iraq recorded 4,691,021 removals. In addition, Lebanon recorded 1,009,902 video removals during the same quarter.
Key Findings of the TikTok Safety Report
This section of the TikTok safety report details the platform’s response times across the region. For instance, Egypt, Iraq, the UAE, and Lebanon all recorded a 99.9% proactive removal rate. Moreover, all five countries achieved a 98.4% removal rate within 24 hours of upload.
LIVE Content Suspensions
According to the TikTok safety report, the platform suspended 42,822,827 LIVE sessions globally. This figure represents a 32.9% increase compared to the 32,242,750 suspensions recorded in the third quarter of 2025. As a result, the platform banned 358,160 LIVE hosts globally.
Regionally, the platform proactively interrupted 974,661 livestreams across Egypt, the UAE, Iraq, and Lebanon. Specifically, Iraq saw 472,669 interruptions, while Egypt recorded 357,652. These measures aim to protect users from real-time policy violations on smart devices.
Account Deletions and Minor Protection
To protect younger audiences, the platform removed 23,875,879 suspected under-13 accounts globally. Additionally, the platform deleted 147,716,518 fake accounts during the fourth quarter of 2025. These actions help maintain digital trust and cybersecurity across the platform.
Monetization and Creator Guidelines
The platform also enforced monetization guidelines for LIVE creators. Specifically, action was taken on 17,714,756 LIVE sessions and 9,277,720 creators globally. However, 3,753,339 LIVE sessions were restored during the same period.
Finally, this TikTok safety report highlights the platform’s reliance on a hybrid enforcement model. This system combines automated technology with human moderation. Consequently, the platform continues to update its systems to address evolving digital safety challenges.
