Under the slogan “Be There in Space...Pure Transparent”, Dubai Digital Authority announced, “Digital Protection Guide”, one of the tools that helps us improve the quality of their lives digitally and enables them, within the framework of Dubai Digital Social Responsibility and its mission to prepare future generations for mobility and mobility. Among the technologies of the digital age.

Tariq Al Janahi, Executive Director of the Corporate Empowerment Sector at the Dubai Digital Authority, said: “We believe that safety begins at home, with the guidance of the family, and that protecting children requires providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate various online situations, especially on social media,” and this enables Guide parents to embrace their educational role in the digital space.

Al Janahi stressed the importance of making this guide available to parents, given the widespread use of social media and the large amount of time children spend on these platforms, saying: “We are committed to our society, as it is a priority and a strategic goal that we constantly strive to achieve.”

Al Janahi added: “This initiative is in line with Digital Dubai’s ongoing efforts to drive digital transformation and build a digital city that inspires well-being and happiness for its residents, and provides a positive and comprehensive digital lifestyle experience.”

Hamda Bin Demaithan, Director of Strategy & Performance Department at Digital Dubai stated: "This guide was designed using global best practices while taking into account the specific needs of our society. Its purpose is to help families keep their children safe while browsing the internet, social media platforms, and electronic games. The guide reflects Digital Dubai’s commitment to protecting young people and educating society at large on the proper methods and tools for navigating social media platforms. With Dubai's rapidly evolving digital lifestyle and the continuous emergence of new platforms and channels, it became essential to provide parents with a clear guide to support their children. We have ensured that this guide is relevant for 2024 and 2025, with plans to update it as technology continues to evolve."

Bin Demaithan further explained that the guide covers several key topics, including an introduction to family protection, general guidelines for parents, an overview of social media applications, legal and cultural considerations, and a set of tools and resources to promote safe browsing on these platforms.

Parents and interested individuals can access the guide on Digital Dubai website

https://www.digitaldubai.ae/knowledge-hub/publications/parental-control-guide