did the uae ban roblox

Yes, Roblox was banned in UAE in 2018 by UAE's Attorney general Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi.... But finally it was decided to unban roblox at least for the time being. This was a step taken after taking into consideration the increasing demands from the users of the platform who were all very supportive of the same. Is Roblox Banned in UAE forever?

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Why did Roblox get banned from UAE?

Youngsters who were minting thousands from online game Roblox are devastated that the game has been banned in the UAE. However, parents are relieved that the multiplayer game has been banned, as it was deemed inappropriate for kids - sometimes where players would display nude or inappropriately dressed avatars and use offensive language.

When will Roblox get unbanned in the UAE?

the answer is Roblox will not be unbanned in UAE until the government changes its decision. However, you can still play Roblox in the UAE by using a VPN, it will basically change your IP address to a country where Roblox is still available and switch your game server to the same country.

Is it illegal to play Roblox in the UAE?

While UAE Attorneys have said that using a VPN is technically not illegal, the use of it to access content that is deemed not allowed in the UAE (In this case, Roblox) is definitely illegal, and punishable by huge fines. Why is Roblox banned in the UAE?

When do you get banned in Roblox?

This level is sometimes used to provide users with feedback about their creations. 1-day ban: 24 hours from the time the moderation was initiated. 3-day ban: 72 hours from the time the moderation was initiated. 1-week ban: 1 week from the time the moderation was initiated.

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How much is Roblox worth?

The company, Roblox Corp founded by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, was valued at over US$29.5 billion in January. However, Roblox's valuation skyrocketed by 52 per cent within minutes of its long-awaited public-market debut on March 10, reaching a valuation of $42 billion.

Is Roblox a parental control?

Even though Roblox has parental controls in place, parents across the world have had issues with how children use the platform. In a BBC report in 2019, parents in the UK said children were exposed to disturbing pornographic imagery through some of the games. The report also quoted parents who said that even after setting up restrictions, children were found to be communicating with other users through third-party apps.

Is Roblox a free game?

Roblox is a free-to-use online gaming platform that allows users (usually children) to create games that can be played by others on the platform. The platform is not a single game but a collection of user-created games.

Is Roblox banned in the UAE?

Gulf News reached out to UAE’s Telecom and Regulatory Authority (TRA), and a spokesperson for the authority confirmed that the platform is not banned in the UAE as of now. Based on our check, Roblox is available to download through iOS App Store and Android Play Store on UAE devices.