The New Arab, Egypt blocks popular game-creator Roblox over child safety concerns, 5 Feb 2026 “Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation announced the ban soon after several senators called for tighter controls on the platform, arguing that it contained inappropriate, violent and otherwise unsuitable content for children.”
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