UAE approves new rules barring children under 15 from using social media

The UAE has approved a major new regulation setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 years, a sweeping move aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space. The decision was taken by the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.   Under the resolution, children under the age of 15 will not be permitted to create or operate social media accounts or access interactive features such as posting, commenting, sharing content, or joining public groups. Users ...