Aug 15 - Shares of Roblox Corporation fell sharply on Friday as scrutiny mounts over the platform's safety measures for young users. The NYSE-listed stock dropped more than 7%, re

According to Al Watan Newspaper, Qatar has banned Roblox to protect children and teenagers from the game's dangers, which threaten their safety and morals. Al Jasra Newspaper reports that the ban comes after the recording of virtual assaults and violations of religious values, customs, and traditions have been discovered.

Roblox, a well known online game platform and game creation system, is no longer accessible in Qatar, complained users on social

Roblox (RBLX) stock drops 9% amid lawsuits & backlash over child safety concerns. Learn how the crisis impacts its reputation and business model.

Several users expressed mixed feelings about Lady Gaga’s decision to join Roblox, with one suggesting that “it seems like they’re trying to lure more people into the corrupted game.” Others found the timing unusual, calling the move “odd” given the current controversies surrounding the platform.

Roblox, a globally popular gaming and creation platform, has suddenly become inaccessible in Qatar.Read More: Qatar Bans Sale of Cars Not Meeting Gulf Standards Starting August 12, users across the country reported being unable to access the app or site.

On August 13, 2025, Qatar blocked access to Roblox due to social media pressure citing concerns about harmful interactions and exploitation risks to minors. This decision follows similar bans in Turkey,

A number of experts in the fields of cybersecurity, family counselling, and information technology security confirmed to local Arabic daily 'Arrayah' that the decision

Roblox’s stock dropped amid growing concerns over the lack of security measures to protect its large number of child users.