UAE announces social media ban for under-15s, joining growing trend

Short summary

UAE has banned social media for children under 15, requiring platforms to disable underage accounts or face local blocking. This policy reflects a growing global trend in digital child protection. Companies operating in the region must update age-verification and account management systems.

• •UAE enforces social media ban for under-15s with platform compliance requirements
• •Part of broader global trend toward stricter digital child safety regulations
• •Companies must adapt age-verification policies for MENA region operations

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