Gulf News today reported that Saudi has come to an agreement with RIM about installing a server there, which allows the governement access to the BB messages and emails without the encryptions, so apparently they have accepted this, since it alleviates their security fears, and its undergoing testing.
The UAE made a statement to say its open to finding solutions, and I wouldnt be surprised if the same is done here, regarding RIM installing a local server. I'm quietly confident that we wont see an interruption to the BB services.
Honestly, this whole region relies so heavily on blackberry for business and personal use, it would be very limiting, and the government must know that.