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2/18/26, 12:42 PM Education, Human Development and Community Development Council discusses regulating children’s use of social media du…
of actively contributing to the nation’s development

journey.

During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al

Nahyan underscored the importance of formulating

comprehensive national policies grounded in the unique

characteristics of the Emirati society. These policies must

be responsive to societal needs and aspirations, and

adaptable to accelerating global transformations. Such

policies should be designed to ensure sustainable impact,

enhance quality of life, and strengthen long-term

investment in human capital.

Furthermore, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

emphasised the need to strengthen community

awareness and ensure effective integration among

stakeholders in regulating children’s use of social media.

This includes coordinated engagement across social,

technical, educational, security, media, and health sectors

to advance a balanced framework that combines

appropriate regulation with empowerment and fosters the

responsible use of modern technologies.

For her part, H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin

Zayed Al Nahyan said that empowering the family

represented a key pillar in addressing rapid digital

transformations, noting the importance of equipping

families with the necessary tools and knowledge to

confidently and responsibly navigate these changes,

thereby strengthening their role in guidance, supervision,

and fostering healthy digital habits among children.

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