What is so bad? That they're kicking them out or that they're sending them to Muqdisho?

Two Gulf states to ban some Blackberry functions Two Gulf states have announced bans on some functions of the Blackberry mobile phone, claiming security concerns. The United Arab Emirates is to block sending emails, accessing the internet, and delivering instant messages to other Blackberry handsets. Saudi Arabia is to prevent the use of the Blackberry to Blackberry instant messaging service. Both nations are unhappy that they are unable to monitor such communications via the handsets. This is because the Blackberry handsets automatically send the encrypted data to computer servers outside of the two countries. The UAE ban is to start in October, while the Saudi move will begin later this month. Abdulrahman Mazi, a board member of state-controlled Saudi Telecom, has admitted that the decision is intended to put pressure on Blackberry's Canadian owner, Research in Motion (RIM), to release data from users' communications "when needed". The UAE's telecoms regulator, TRA, said the lack of compliance with local laws raised "judicial, social and national security concerns". RIM has yet to comment on either case. There are an estimated 500,000 Blackberry users in the UAE, and 400,000 in Saudi Arabia. TRA said some Blackberry services would be suspended from 11 October "until a solution compatible with local laws is reached". "It's a final decision but we are continuing discussions with them," said TRA director general Mohammed al-Ghanem. "Censorship has got nothing to do with this. What we are talking about is suspension due to the lack of compliance with UAE telecommunications regulations." It follows an alleged attempt by TRA last year to install spyware on Blackberry handsets. And in 2007 RIM refused TRA access to the code for RIM's encrypted networks so it could monitor email and other data. Power play? Media freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders told the BBC last week that while the UAE was playing a "technological leadership role in the Arab world", this was backed by "repressive laws" and a "general trend of intensified surveillance". BBC Middle East business reporter Ben Thompson said the threat by the UAE was likely an attempt to wring concessions out of RIM. "Many here see this as little more than a power play from the UAE authorities - an attempt to force RIM to handover the security codes or face losing a lucrative market," he said. India has also raised security concerns over Blackberry data services, saying they could be exploited by militants. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-10830485

^Are you saying Xaji is Cowke?

Nassir, who wrote the piece? Who is defense and foreign affairs?

Cowke, take a deep breath, turn the pc off and go to sleep saxib. Those of you who actually believe this is a document written by foreign defense organisation ayaaba ka sii daran

Dabshid, waa runtaa laakin JB oo miiran ya la shaqeen kara?

^The curse has been lifted I will get my replica shirt soon. First one for some years. Didn't see the game but I didn't intend to. Waar I will watch the first game of the season and judge them then.

Fabio Aurelio!!! Hope he stays fit.

"Mo medals, mo golds. Double gold for Farah with a sensational display of distance running. Just another Manic Mo-day"

Last lap and interview

^Arsene Wenger sent him a well done message through the BBC and he nearly cried

^I'm too comfortable here saxib

Well done!!!!

^Not sure when it was published but it was given to me. Not much of a reader. The only time I read is when on a plane and two flights this month meant reading this book.

Its not on where I am. Both local sports channels have chosen to show an obscure tennis match between two blondies I've never heard of. Carab :rolleyes:

^Saxib the English do not recognise talent. They're coaches and talent spotters are unable to because by the age of 16 all the kids with skill and technique have already been consigned to the reject column. They call talent someone who can run, run and run. They don't care about how skillful and clever a player is. Its all about aggression and being able to handle tackles in the crazy 90 minutes they call football on a Sunday morning. Go to some youth games on Sunday mornings where you are. They usually kick off at 11am. You will see what I mean. Agreed on France already getting the best of their talented players. Who could deny that with the teams of 98, 2000 and 2006? The problem they have now is too many over-rated players. Ribery (yes Ribery, the most ineffective player you will see), Govou etc.

^Probably the best two youth teams in Europe. France and Spain are always doing it at youth level. The Spanish are doing it at international level as well now. The French have always had a good youth set up. The problem has been transferring that potential to the big stage. I think Le Blanc will sort them out and use the best players for each position and not base his selection on star signs like Domeneche

^Waran saxib. Weynak? GJ, same conditions here but I dive to mosque and shop

When people sing happy tunes jaceyl baa haya lol No footy but I have been watching the euro athletics with GB taking plenty of medals. I wouldnt mind a short break. My trip to kenya had to be postponed.

Straws

Maaddeey's feelings are hurt

Originally posted by AfricaOwn: quote:Originally posted by N.O.R.F: Ah, Africaown. How was your trip? Did you finally see SL through the eyes of the people? I have an excuse to defend the govnt. They have been in power all 2 days You act as if you got something on me? Air it out The NG's and yourself is what I call a $%$#@. Your uncle reputation doesn't look. Why don't you list down all the accomplishments, the "change" you wanted to see happen to prove us wrong. cuqdad.com You got a surprise when you landed soo maaha? You realised what i was saying all along was true and people were fed up and wanted change How can I list accomplishments when the govnt has been in power for all of TWO DAYS? Open your eyes man. :rolleyes: One accomplishment is having QUALIFIED people in the cabinet and not any tom, dick and harry. Ngonge, one of the UAE lads just returned from SL. He was telling how half of East London were there in a queue for a position

Ah, Africaown. How was your trip? Did you finally see SL through the eyes of the people? I have an excuse to defend the govnt. They have been in power all 2 days

NGONGE & A&T waa laacibiinta cuslaatay. Ngonge did play (a long time ago) laakin ninkan A&T, I doubt he ever kicked a ball. He does watch all kinds of obscure leagues and does know players before they make it big but he was the guy very easily la waabin jirey