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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Recently, Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Internet Calling Apps like WhatsApp and Skype. During which year this ban was introduced in Saudi Arabia?

A	2013
B	2011
C	2012
D	2014

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Saudi Arabia-which introduced the ban in 2013-and its Gulf Arab neighbours have been wary of secure internet communication, which experts say is harder to monitor, especially by activists and militants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Saudi Arabia, which introduced blocks to internet communications from 2013, along with its Gulf Arab neighbours have been wary that such services could be used by activists and militants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Saudi Arabia has suspended Whatsapp’s voice and video call services as the app failed to meet the regulatory requirements, Al-Riyadh newspaper reported, citing Abdulaziz Al-Ruwais governor of the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC).

Detailed explanation-4: -WhatsApp is banned in China, North Korea, Syria, Qatar and the UAE.

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