BlackBerry-maker RIM has issued a statement in response to the proposed ban on web browsing, email and BlackBerry Messenger on Blackberry’s in the United Arab Emirates. The statement reads:

“RIM operates in over 175 countries today and provides a security architecture that is widely accepted by security conscious customers and governments around the world. RIM respects both the regulatory requirements of government and the security and privacy needs of corporations and consumers. RIM does not disclose confidential regulatory discussions that take place with any government however RIM assures its customers that it is committed to continue delivering highly secure and innovative products that satisfy the needs of both customers and governments.”

Mmm. So were none the wiser about anything then. If RIM says anything about how it plans to respond to the proposed ban, we’ll let you know. Rumours are that it is not too concerned.