UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use, first Arab nation to impose limit
The UAE has implemented a new regulation setting 15 as the minimum age for social media usage, making it the first Arab nation to do so. The policy includes restrictions on content, interaction with strangers, and screen time to improve digital safety for minors.
Why it matters
This move reflects a growing global trend of governments intervening to regulate children's digital habits and protect them from online risks.
UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use, first Arab nation to impose rule - The Times of India
The report provides a straightforward account of government policy changes without editorializing.
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