UAE sets minimum social media use age at 15, media office says

The United Arab Emirates approved a rule setting the minimum age for social media use at 15, becoming the first Arab country to adopt such a measure. The move is primarily a regulatory and child-safety policy action rather than a direct market catalyst, though it may have modest implications for social media platforms operating in the country.

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The United Arab Emirates approved a rule setting the minimum age for social media use at 15, becoming the first Arab country to adopt such a measure. The move is primarily a regulatory and child-safety policy action rather than a direct market catalyst, though it may have modest implications for social media platforms operating in the country.