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UAE imposes limits on teen social media access

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. Grouped from 4 articles across 3 sources.

4 reports3 sourcesJun 18, 2026, 6:37 PM
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DWJun 18, 2026, 6:37 PM

UAE imposes limits on teen social media access

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.

BBC NewsJun 18, 2026, 2:45 PM

Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?

The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.

The Straits TimesJun 18, 2026, 9:54 AM

UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks

DUBAI, June 18 - The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to address growing concerns over the impact of online platforms on children.

The Straits TimesJun 18, 2026, 9:59 AM

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access

Australia in December became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16.

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