TDT | Manama
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Roblox could be suspended in Bahrain, with MP Hamad Al Doy preparing a proposal after bans in Qatar and Oman and rising complaints at home about child-safety risks.
Al Doy said he is in touch with the relevant authorities and will ask them to act.
He cited daily reports linked to the platform and warned that children can be exposed to exploitation and unsupervised contact with strangers.
Qatar has moved to block ‘Roblox’, described by the Guardian as a ‘virtual world’ with millions of user-made games, and Oman has taken the same step.
Commentators there say the platform draws many children and teenagers and that its open design leaves room for unsuitable content, harassment and privacy risks.
Criminals
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has reported criminals using fake files tied to the game to spread malware, with more than 1.6 million attempted attacks disguised as Roblox-related files recorded in 2024.
Other places have acted.
The United Arab Emirates banned the game in 2018 after parental complaints about inappropriate content and online exploitation.
Jordan has also imposed a ban alongside titles such as ‘PUBG’ and ‘Fortnite’.
In South Korea, the platform has faced scrutiny over data protection and content unsuitable for children.
Warnings
Reports in Britain described attempts by adults to lure children through the service, and Australian authorities issued warnings after finding unsafe chats between minors and unknown users.
‘Roblox’ is available on Android, iOS, PC and Xbox One.
It targets users aged roughly eight to 18 who build and customise avatars, create games and explore three-dimensional worlds using Roblox Studio and Lua scripting.
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