Kuwait is saying “no” to “Pokemon Go” in certain places. The tiny oil-rich emirate’s Interior Ministry issued a statement Friday warning users of the smash mobile phone application from taking pictures of any vital government, military or security location.
It also warned users not to pounce on Pikachus or chase Charmanders at mosques, shopping centers, malls and oil installations.
Lt. Gen. Sulaiman al-Fahad at the ministry said: “No excuses will be accepted by anyone claiming ignorance of the law.”
Though “Pokemon Go” hasn’t officially come to nations in the Persian Gulf, many have downloaded the app. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates also have warned users to be careful while chasing digital critters in the augmented reality game. [Source]
I can understand why they’re warning users not to play Pokemon in sensitive government and military locations but malls??
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19 replies on “Kuwait Issues Pokemon Warning”
I think the Mall aspect is to respect people’s privacy since the app requires you to raise the camera in someone’s face if the Pokemon is straight ahead. That can be uncomfortable in crowded spaces.
so they might as well issue a warning telling people no more selfies and snapchatting in public. i’d actually support that.
+1
Let’s not forget using camera at gym. Lots of guys like to take shirtless pics of themselves in oxygen jabriya
If you turn off AR mode you don’t need to do that anymore
So what will I be fined or deported for catching Pokémon in mall?
We’ll deport you for asking this question.
/s
Catching Pokemon in a mall is totally inappropriate behavior. Stabbing and fistfighting I can understand, but Pokemon? C’mon have some decency people!
Arabian Gulf (plz :))
Here you go; https://aphelp.ap.org/ContactUs/
Tell them it’s Arabian Gulf
lol
just turn the ar camera off and you can play anywhere.
from my understanding is… don’t use pokemon as an excuse to take pictures of sensitive places
Thats what she said
Turn iff the cam and your fine. Its actually more easier when the cam is off.
malls have all the good shit tho :[
Probably scared baby boomers who know nothing and are worried about everything new. Nothing new here.
I thought bc pokemon was banned in the gulf states bc it promotes idol worship or shtg?
Favorite headline last weekend.
https://aboutcroatia.net/news/world/pokemon-go-prohibited-islam-egyptian-religious-body-says-29086
‘Waiter, there’s a Squirtle in my soup’: When Pokemon invade your restaurant – The Washington Post
https://apple.news/AM3VOL3UrQ8G2t7DxBmnNtQ
Here in the US, some restaurants/bars are capitalizing on the trend!