Netflix warned of legal action over content that contradicts Islamic values.

 Riyadh: Arab Gulf countries have warned the online video streaming service 'Netflix' to take necessary legal action on content that contradicts Islamic and social values..

According to media reports, the statement was jointly issued by six members of the Gulf Corporation Council and the Saudi media regulator, but the controversial content was not formally explained.

"Netflix has been contacted to remove the above content, particularly the content related to children," the statement said.

According to the statement, Netflix is ​​showing content to users in Saudi Arabia that is against media laws.

The authorities warned that necessary legal action would be taken if such material continued to be broadcast.

Relations with American film distributors in Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, have been a source of controversy over the portrayal of sexual minorities in American films.