DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Thursday approved a resolution setting the minimum age for social media use at 15, the government’s media office said, making it the first Arab country to introduce such a measure. The resolution prohibits children under 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts and restricts their access to the platforms’ full features.
UAE sets minimum social media use age at 15, media office says
June 18, 2026 09:10
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Thursday approved a resolution setting the minimum age for social media use at 15, the government’s media office said, making it the first Arab country to introduce such a measure.
The resolution prohibits children under 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts and restricts their access to the platforms’ full features.
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