Nearly 70 per cent of UAE students use social media for five hours or more every day.
The figure was revealed by researchers at the Canadian University Dubai.
The study also found that social media can be a factor in mental health disorders.
The researchers behind the study have emphasized the importance of limiting usage especially for younger kids.
UAE air forces respond to more incoming missile, drone threats
UAE air forces are responding to more incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence announced on social media at 2:18pm.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasises humanitarian efforts on World Health Day
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has highlighted the significance of humanitarian and diplomatic efforts to protect human life on World Health Day.
'No need to play teacher': KHDA releases distance-learning guide for parents
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released a guide to help parents support their children during distance learning, emphasising that they are not expected to perform the role of teachers.
UAE announces extension of Nafis programme until 2040
The UAE's Nafis programme, which aims to empower national talent in the private sector, has been extended until 2040.
Cooling operations underway after fire at Sharjah warehouse
Civil defence teams in Sharjah have begun cooling operations after bringing under control a fire that broke out at a clothing warehouse in Sharjah Industrial Area 10 on Monday afternoon.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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