UAE's Restrictions on Children's Access to Social Media: What Social Media Platforms Should Know

The UAE has enacted a resolution prohibiting children under 15 from accessing social media accounts and placing strict age-verification and content restrictions on those aged 15 to under 16. Platforms must implement robust age checks and enhanced protections or face enforcement by UAE authorities starting mid-2026.

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