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UAE Mandates 15 as Minimum Age for Social Media Access
✍️ Times of India
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 11:01 AM
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The United Arab Emirates has become the first Arab nation to establish a minimum age requirement of 15 years for social media usage.
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new regulation setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 years. This move makes the UAE the first country in the Arab world to implement such a restriction.
The decision aims to protect younger users and ensure a safer online environment. Further details regarding the enforcement and scope of this new age limit are expected.
The decision aims to protect younger users and ensure a safer online environment. Further details regarding the enforcement and scope of this new age limit are expected.