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UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Child Digital Safety Law takes effect

Tech · Compliance deadlines · Thu, January 1, 2026 · United Arab Emirates

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Effective date shown on the official legislation portal. Published in Official Gazette No. 809 (supplement 1) on 14 October 2025. Not legal advice.

Every year

DateEventWhen
Jan 1, 2026UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Child Digital Safety Law takes effect9 mo ago
Jun 30, 2026UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Social media minimum age resolution takes effect3 mo ago
Jan 1, 2027UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Compliance deadline under the Decree by Lawin 3 mo
Jun 30, 2027UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Social media platforms' transition endsin 9 mo

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