Saudi Arabia Bans Blogging Without A Licence (WE'RE NEXT) Freedom of speech organizations are condemning a decision by the Saudi Arabian government to force all online newspapers and bloggers to register with the Ministry of Culture and Information. Under the new rules, to be introduced next month, all online writers - and this appears to include forums and even short messaging - will need a licence, valid for up to three years.  Anyone caught blogging without a licence will be subject to a fine of up to 100,000 Riyal ($26,66and/or a ban - possibly forever.

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