The United Arab Emirates has moved to tighten online safety measures for children, mandating social media platforms to deploy robust identity verification systems and advanced artificial intelligence tools to prevent underage users from accessing their services.

UAE unveils new framework to regulate children’s social media use, boosting online safety, responsible digital habits and stricter rules for under-15s

The UAE’s social media age limit under 15 puts child safety, mental health and digital security first in an era of AI, cyber risks and addictive platforms.