Should society treat social media use like other addictions? | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-07-31 14:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Media
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The UAE will introduce a minimum age requirement for social media users next year, as The National reported in June. The country has set the threshold at 15 years old and is the first in the region to do so. This requirement matches similar moves being made elsewhere.
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