The United Arab Emirates has announced a new regulation requiring social media platforms to verify users’ ages and block accounts belonging to individuals under the age of 15. A recent cabinet resolution mandates platforms actively monitor and disable underage accounts to avoid being blocked within the country. Social media companies have been granted a 12-month transition period to implement the necessary verification measures. This move aims to protect children and ensure a safer online environment. The regulation does not specify the methods platforms must employ for age verification. Failure to comply after the grace period will result in blocking of the platforms within the UAE. This decision reflects growing global concerns regarding the impact of social media on young people.