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.
Dubai Humanitarian sends third aid airlift to support Ebola response
Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated a third emergency aid airlift to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed honours media leaders for building trust, responsible coverage
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has honoured more than 100 UAE media organisations, media professionals and content creators for their role in enhancing trust and fostering national unity during recent regional developments.
Dubai bus and metro stations to provide rest areas for delivery riders
Rest areas will be provided for delivery riders at select bus and metro stations across Dubai to support them during the UAE's mid-day break.
UAE strongly condemns school shooting in Philippines
The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in the city of Tacloban, southeast of Manila, that left three students dead and seven others injured.
4 killed due to red light violations in Dubai since start of 2026
Four people were killed and 55 more injured in traffic accidents caused by drivers jumping red lights in Dubai since the start of 2026.
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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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