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UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks

UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks

2026-06-18  Ian Fleming

Under a resolution approved on Thursday (June 18, 2026), children under 15 will be prohibited ‌from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts. The ban means they will ‌not be able to post content, comment, ‌share ⁠or join public groups, the government’s media ⁠office said. Teenagers aged 15 and 16 will be allowed to use social media platforms subject to enhanced safeguards, including age-appropriate content ​controls, restrictions on ‌interaction with unknown users, screen-time management tools and parental supervision features.


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