UAE Bans Social Media Accounts for Children Under 15
18 Jun 2026 3:25 PM IST18 Jun 2026 3:25 PM IST
The United Arab Emirates joins a growing list of countries imposing age-based restrictions on social media access for minors.
The UAE has announced a ban on social media use by children under 15, prohibiting them from creating, operating or using personal accounts on social media platforms.
The United Arab Emirates announced a social media ban for children under 15 on Thursday, joining a growing group of countries including Australia, Britain and Canada to take similar measures.
"Children below this age are prohibited from creating, using, or operating personal accounts on social media platforms," the official WAM news agency said, citing a cabinet resolution.
( Source : PTI )
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