SMS 'fun calls service' banned in Bahrein

A special SMS message service in Bahrein set up to encourage boys and girls to make fun calls to each other has been banned because it contravenes Islamic values, reports The Gulf Daily News.

"Such SMS promotional adverts are in total breach of our constitution, customs and traditions and represent an outrageous misuse of modern telecommunications technology, aid MP and Al Menbar National Islamic Bloc member Mohammed Khalid.

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