"RIM operates in more than 170 countries around the world and respects the regulatory requirements of governments," said a company statement issued to Arab News on Friday.
"RIM is investigating the reported matter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will provide an update once further information is available to share," the statement added.
Local media print and television reports last week say the Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has asked RIM to allow the telecommunications regulator access to monitor messages sent by BlackBerry Messenger, or BBM.
BBM is a special messaging service for BlackBerry phone users. For a monthly flat fee, BlackBerry owners can share messages, IM and multimedia with other BlackBerry owners.
Messages have been widely disseminated among owners of the devices claiming the service would be shut down on Saturday.
The reports have raised concern among BlackBerry owners who claim they bought the device specifically for the messaging service.
The CITC was unavailable for comment on Friday.
