"Dream - WhatsApp is not the only messaging application that offers many conveniences and security for its users. There is Telegram, which is also a choice for sending messages. Slowly but surely, the Telegram application continues to approach WhatsApp in terms of the number of users. Recently, the founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, revealed that his application has reached 950 million active users every month."

It is known that in March last month, Telegram has surpassed 900 million active users. In an interview with the Financial Times at that time, Pavel Durov stated that his company aims to start making a profit next year. According to him, WhatsApp is Telegram's main competitor. WhatsApp still far exceeds with more than two billion monthly active users. Durov has often criticized WhatsApp in the past, for example regarding security issues.

The founder of Telegram revealed that the idea to create an encrypted messaging app arose while he was facing pressure in Russia. The encryption of the app was designed by his brother, Nikolai. Durov stated that he left Russia because he refused to follow orders from the government. He denied claims that Telegram is controlled by Russia as a false rumor spread by competitors who are worried about Telegram's growth.

"I prefer to be free rather than take orders from anyone," said Durov when asked about his departure from Russia. Previously, he had also tried going to the United States. But according to him, especially in recruiting global talent, the bureaucracy there is too heavy. Even when crossing the streets of San Francisco, he was once robbed by someone who tried to steal his phone."

"Pavel Durov also expressed his concerns while in the United States. This is because Telegram attracts excessive attention from US security agencies, including the FBI. He claims that US agencies are trying to recruit his employees to find a loophole or backdoor in Telegram. Meanwhile, the FBI itself has not responded to these allegations."

"Durov finally chose the United Arab Emirates as the place to continue Telegram's business. According to him, the country is neutral and wants to establish good relations with all countries. In fact, according to him, the UAE is not allied with any major powers. Therefore, for Durov, the United Arab Emirates is the best location to develop Telegram."