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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.

She explained that regulating children’s use of social media is not only limited

to content considerations but also extends to its direct impact

on family relationships, the quality of communication at home, children’s

engagement in real-life activities, and the potential impact on cognitive

development. This includes areas concerning the ability to focus, level of
attention, and time management.

H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed further emphasised that early

intervention during foundational developmental stages is critical to cultivate

healthy digital habits, thereby promoting balanced technology use from an early
age and mitigating potential adverse effects on behavioral and cognitive

development.

She noted that the family serves as the Primary reference point for children’s

digital conduct, and that achieving balance begins with positive role modeling
at home, thoughtful regulation of screen time, and

strengthened family dialogue.

Additionally, H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed underscored the

importance of advancing children’s digital well-being and safeguarding their

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