The problem - Apple Maps does is not currently supported in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dubai, Qatar and Oman. There web link lists some of these counties and they only have the ability to use the Standard features. For further info go to: http://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/#maps-directions

All these listed counties have an Apple Store and the majority of users locally use an iPhone, yet one of the core App features does not work, therefore most rely on "Google Maps" to gain Direction or something else. Well Done Google, at least you work on a global scale.  

Limiting the full functionalities and making the iPhone Maps App a core application for other Apps to use as a Direction Tool is useless as they are limited to use what does not work. In addition to this, Apple charges for license fees to App Developers/App Owners, but they can't design an App using Apple Maps as it does not work

Its a feature that should be enable which will limit people using a 3rd party App and allow users to enjoy the full designed features off the Phone

Enable the Direction feature for Middle Eatern Countries on Apple's Map App or remove the restrictions!!!!t