Coverage dated September 5, 2022 to September 6, 2022

Saudi Arabia and Gulf Neighbors Threaten Netflix Over Content That ‘Violates Islamic Values'

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Netflix has not yet publicly responded to the statement and had no comment when contacted by CNBC.

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Deutsche Welle
Netflix: Gulf states demand removal of 'offensive' content | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Sep 5, 2022
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The Gulf Arab countries didn't name the programs in question, but said they "contradict Islamic values." Saudi state TV has aired an interview describing Netflix as being as "official sponsor of homosexuality."
The Times of Israel
Gulf states call on Netflix to remove content that ‘contradicts’ Islam (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Sep 5, 2022
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Saudi-led GCC doesn't specify offending material but warns 'necessary legal measures will be taken' if content not taken down
Al-Monitor
Gulf states warn Netflix over content that 'contradicts Islamic values' (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Sep 5, 2022
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The controversy follows some Gulf states cracking down on rainbow colors due to their resemblance to the LGBTQ pride flag, though the Gulf Cooperation Council did not mention what exactly the issue is with Netflix.
Shore News Network
Gulf states demand Netflix pull content deemed offensive (opens Shore News Network)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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DUBAI (Reuters) - Gulf Arab states have demanded that U.S. streaming giant Netflix remove content deemed offensive to "Islamic and societal values" in the
FOX Business
Gulf Arab countries demand Netflix remove 'offensive content' as streaming service pushes LGBT shows and films (opens FOX Business)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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Several Arab countries want Netflix to remove programs that show people who are gay and lesbian. The countries said the LGBT content violates faith and societal values.
The Guardian
Six Gulf states warn Netflix over content violating ‘Islamic values’ (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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Gulf states did not identify the type of content, though Saudi Arabia state-media condemned shows with gay characters
NBC Chicago
Saudi Arabia and Gulf Neighbors Threaten Netflix Over Content That ‘Violates Islamic Values' (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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Netflix has not yet publicly responded to the statement and had no comment when contacted by CNBC.
Al Jazeera
Gulf nations demand Netflix remove ‘offensive’ content (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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A GCC committee said the unspecified content ‘violates Islamic and societal values and principles’.
New York Times
Arab States Demand That Netflix Drop ‘Offensive Content’ (opens New York Times)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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Egypt joined six Gulf Arab nations in insisting that streaming services take down programs that go against “societal values.”
Insider
Gulf states tell Netflix to remove content that 'violates Islamic and societal values and principles' (opens Insider)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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The statement to Netflix from the six Gulf states did not specify what content to remove, but may be a response to content featuring LGBTQ characters.
The Daily Caller
Arab countries pressure Netflix to remove gay content (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Sep 6, 2022
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Several Gulf states, via Saudi state TV, demanded that Netflix remove content that violated "Islamic and societal values"

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