The U.S. could legally demand this data from RIM but UAE can not. Imagine if the United States suspected someone from being a terrorist (for example), and had to depend on a foreign private company to provide information that they were not legally obliged to providethat’s what UAE is concerned about. I would just concerned if I was a member of the UAE security team. Its a very valid concern. Don’t let the headline and the word “spy” in the article fool you.”]
Source: https://gizmodo.com/blackberry-seen-as-major-security-threat-in-united-arab-5597328