Saudis Back Away From Threat to Block BlackBerry The government cited progress in talks with operators and the device maker Research In Motion over the ability to monitor messages for security reasons. Read more on International Herald Tribune Read more ...

Report: RIM to let Saudis monitor BlackBerry data BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has decided to allow the government of Saudi Arabia access to BlackBerry users' messages, in order to avoid a ban on the device in the country. Read more on CNET Read more ...