Interior Ministry Launches Child Digital Safety System
Brigadier Saeed Al Shibli, Deputy Director of the Digital Security Department at the UAE Ministry of Interior, affirmed that the country leads efforts to protect children in the digital environment through an integrated legislative framework, most notably the Child Rights Law "Wadema," which guarantees the protection of children from exploitation and abuse within digital platforms. The modern legislations also hold platforms accountable for providing safe environments for different age groups, especially as the use of social media and smart applications among children and adolescents continues to increase. The ministry’s efforts focus on raising awareness among families about the risks of extortion and cyberbullying, enhancing technical capabilities to monitor and prosecute digital crimes, and promoting a culture of digital safety among children. They also address challenges posed by the growing influence of algorithms on content presented to children, noting that some platforms analyze children's behaviors to increase engagement time, which may expose them to inappropriate or violent content. Al Shibli emphasized that the solution lies in intelligent awareness and teaching children to think critically, setting usage limits, and establishing dedicated platforms to ensure a balance between protection and openness. This approach aims to create a safe and responsible digital environment for children.
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