The UAE has approved a law prohibiting children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, according to reports from Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The legislation requires age verification and parental consent, with enforcement mechanisms still taking shape. The move follows a similar announcement by the UAE government earlier today and aligns with a broader international trend of restricting minors' access to social media.
The UAE has formally approved a law banning children under 15 from using social media, Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) reported at 13:28 Jerusalem time. The legislation mandates age verification and parental consent, with the specifics of enforcement still under development. As The Zioneer reported at 12:57 today, the UAE government earlier announced the policy through its official news agency. The law marks a concrete regulatory step following that announcement, though full implementation details remain pending. The move places the UAE alongside the UK, which announced a similar ban for under-16s starting 2027, as part of a growing international push to limit minors' exposure to social media. What remains unclear is the exact scope of platforms covered, the penalties for non-compliance, and the timeline for the law taking effect.
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