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The United Arab Emirates has announced a cabinet resolution banning social media use for children under 15, joining Australia, Britain, and several other nations in restricting youth access to platforms over mental health and safety concerns.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, chairman of the Alliance for a Safe Community, has called for protecting e-hailing drivers as a national priority, citing rising reports of assault and violence by passengers.
The UK government plans to ban social media platforms for children under 16, with regulations expected by Christmas and enforcement beginning early next year. The ban targets interactive platforms while exempting messaging services.