Bahraini Parliament member Hamad Al Doy is preparing a bill to ban the online platform Roblox, citing dangers to children’s safety and conflicts with religious values.
Weeks after Qatar implemented a similar prohibition, with both Gulf nations highlighting concerns over predatory behavior and exposure to un-Islamic content.
Al Doy confirmed he is coordinating with government agencies to swiftly advance the legislation.
“We must act to save our children from digital harm and moral corruption,”
Bahraini Parliament member Hamad Al Doy
Growing backlash against Roblox, a recent Louisiana lawsuit alleged the platform enables predators to “thrive, unite, hunt and victimize kids,” as reported by CNN.
Roblox allows users to create and play games within a virtual universe, has faced global scrutiny over inadequate child safeguards.
Bahrain’s law requires internet service providers to block Roblox once enacted.
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