Experience of Shanessa Dsouza, 15, underlines importance of imposing age restrictions online

The UAE follows a host of other nations implementing similar laws regulating access to social media for children, including the UK, Australia and Malaysia. | World News

Cabinet issues resolution barring under-15s from social media, restricting access for 15–16-year-olds, and requiring platforms and parents to follow new rules

Ruling aims to create 'advanced model for child protection in the digital space'

The UAE has joined a growing global movement to protect children online, setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use under a new Cabinet resolution. The move puts the UAE…