UAE Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
The UAE Cabinet has passed a resolution prohibiting children under 15 from creating or using social media accounts, with a 12-month transition period for platforms to implement age verification. Children aged 15 to 16 will be permitted access under strict parental controls and content classification regulations.
Why it matters
This legislation represents a significant government-led effort to mitigate digital risks for minors, setting a new regulatory precedent for social media usage in the Middle East.
DUBAI 32°C GOLD/FOREX PRAYER TIMES NEWSLETTERS LOGIN GOLD/FOREX DUBAI 32°C PRAYER TIMES UAE UAE ASK GULF NEWS PEOPLE GOVERNMENT UNITED IN STRENGTH EDUCATION COURT & CRIME HEALTH EMERGENCIES ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORT WEATHER UPDATE UAE bans social media for children under the age of 15 Cabinet issues resolution regulating children s access to social media platforms
The article reports on government policy changes in a factual manner without taking a stance on the efficacy of the ban.
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