Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:56am on 18 Jun 2026,Thursday International
The United Arab Emirates has become the first Arab country to set 15 as the minimum age for social media use. Under the new rules, children under 15 will not be allowed to create or use personal social media accounts. Teenagers aged 15 and 16 can access platforms only with safeguards such as parental controls, screen-time limits and protections against contact from strangers. Social media companies must introduce strict age-verification systems, including digital ID checks, and remove underage accounts. The UAE said the measure aims to improve online safety, protect children from harmful content and strengthen digital privacy for young users.
