UAE to block many BlackBerry services in October
The Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:20 UTC

The United Arab Emirates says it plans to block some messaging and web services on BlackBerry smart phones beginning in October.

The country's telecommunications regulator said in a statement carried on state news agency WAM it is suspending services of messenger, e-mail and web browsing services.

The regulator says it made the decision after failing to bring the gadget's services in line with local laws.

UAE authorities said last week BlackBerry services could pose a threat to national security.

A spokeswoman for BlackBerry maker Research in Motion said the company had no immediate comment.