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Instagram outage: UAE users among thousands affected

Downdetector logs surge of complaints as Meta platforms suffer worldwide issues

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Instagram users in the UAE and worldwide report problems accessing the app, loading feeds and posting content

Your social media feed is a scammer’s playbook

Every post can help criminals build convincing fraud and phishing attacks

The growing use of artificial intelligence has increased the risk of identity theft. Publicly available photos, videos, and voice recordings can be used to create convincing deepfakes or impersonation attempts.

UK unveils plans for voluntary social media curfew

Critics question effectiveness of measures as teenagers can switch off default settings

A teenager looks at her mobile phone in London, Monday, June 15, 2026.

EU moves closer to barring kids off social media

EU says all options are on the table, from a blanket ban to restrictions on services

The EU says it will do more to protect children online - not just on social media.

Viral clip: Nothing stops Vande Bharat in Mumbai flood

High-speed train’s dramatic ride through waterlogged route divides netizens online

Vande Bharat powers through flooded tracks as Mumbai reels under red alert rains

India summons Meta: Inside Instagram ads controversy

India summons Meta over Instagram ads allegedly promoting child sexual abuse content

Indian government orders Instagram to remove CSAM-linked ads, seeks report in seven days

WhatsApp's new username feature sparks fraud concerns

The government fears the proposed update could be misused by scammers and fraudsters

The India government is concerned that the new username feature could open new avenues for cyber fraud.

VPNs will not bypass UAE social media ban for under-15s

Stronger age-verification to block VPN workarounds in UAE child social media use

Can children bypass the UAE's social media ban with a VPN? Officials say no

Why UAE set 15 as its social media age limit

Extensive research into child brain development led to the age threshold

During a media briefing, Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family and Chairperson of the Child Digital Safety Council, reviewed the details of the Cabinet's decision on regulating children's access to social media platforms, along with the mechanisms for its implementation in cooperation with relevant authorities.

Life after likes: Raising kids beyond screens

A neuropsychologist explains how UAE families can help children embrace life beyond screen

Social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and X have 12 months to comply with requirements aimed at preventing under-15s from accessing their services.

10 indoor Dubai hubs helping kids go offline

From museums to trampoline parks, these Dubai venues offer screen-free alternatives

Dubai, with its sheer density of indoor spaces designed for children, is arguably better positioned for this shift than most cities.

Under-15 ban: Social media's real toll on UAE children

Psychiatrists and paediatricians reveal cases of sleep loss, aggression, deepfake trauma

The UAE is the latest nation requiring tougher age verification for social media users. Photo used for illustrative purposes

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