United Arab Emirates: Cabinet resolution regulating children's access to social media platforms (Cabinet Resolution No. 106)
Progress
Current status
adopted
17 Jun 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United Arab Emirates
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cabinet adopted resolution regulating children's access to social media platforms (Resolution No. 106)
On 17 June 2026, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on children's social media access. The Resolution is applicable to all social media platforms accessible in the country or providing services to users within the country. Under the resolution, childr…
Event type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government