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UAE imposes limits on teen social media access
Key takeaways
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a social media ban for all children under 15.
- A new Cabinet resolution passed in the country on Thursday gives social media platforms 12-months to review and remove all accounts created by those under 15, or face a total ban.
- State news agency WAM reported, "The resolution sets the minimum age for social media use at 15 years.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a social media ban for all children under 15. Platforms have one year to review and remove under-age accounts or face stiff penalties.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Ff2OThe UAE is the first Arab nation to apply restrictions to underage social media use Image: Hollie Adams/REUTERSAdvertisement The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has joined the growing number of nations banning social media access for under-age children.
A new Cabinet resolution passed in the country on Thursday gives social media platforms 12-months to review and remove all accounts created by those under 15, or face a total ban.
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