UAE passes law on children's social media

The UAE government has issued a law regulating children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, with the aim of protecting children from digital risks such as inappropriate content, unsafe interactions, and promoting digital safety. The law sets the minimum age and prohibits children under 15 from creating accounts or using the full features of platforms, while implementing technical and supervisory measures—including smart age verification—to ensure a safer and more balanced digital environment for children.