<p><br /> The Canadian company which makes BlackBerry smartphones has agreed to hand over user codes which will let Saudi authorities monitor BlackBerry Messenger activity.<br /> </p><p><br /> It is the latest stage in Research In Motion's bid to stop the kingdom from silencing the messaging service following concerns about a possible threat to security.<br /> </p><p><br /> BlackBerry Messenger is popular with young singles in Saudi Arabia, an Islamic society where contact between unrelated men and women is restricted.<br /> </p><p><br /> Saudi Arabia, like United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, India and some other countries, has sought access to encrypted BlackBerry communications.<br /> </p><p><br /> India's Ministry of Home Affairs has called the country's mobile phone providers for a meeting to discuss security concerns related to BlackBerry services.<br /> </p><p><br /> A statement on BlackBerry's website says: "Security is the cornerstone of the BlackBerry solution, allowing users to confidently access sensitive information at all times."<br /> </p>
