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UAE bans BlackberryThe United Arab Emirates body politic says it will suspend Blackberry services because of security concerns.

The suspense will take effect in October until a legally compatible solution is reached, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) declared.

It said the decision was taken “after failing to make progress in repeated attempts to build Blackberry services compatible” with UAE legislation.

“Due to its technical god, some Blackberry services, like the messenger, email, and web browsing, be left beyond the implementation of local laws,” the TRA said.

It before-mentioned these services could “allow individuals to commit violations without being subject to authorized accountability, which would lead to dangerous implications on the social, judicial and national security.”

“In the public interest, we have today informed the providers of telecommunications services in the geographical division of our decision to suspend the Blackberry services of messenger, email and electronic browsing,” it declared.

The move would affect an estimated 500,000 Blackberry users in a unpolished that has established itself as a major business hub, mainly in the bustling emirate of Dubai.

In prospect of communication problems that would arise from cutting the service, providers receive been told they should offer alternatives.

- AFP