About this episode

The episode discusses the risks of creating fake social media accounts for children and highlights recent developments in the UAE regarding social media regulations and local news.

That's a warning from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, saying that doing so can expose young people to unnecessary online risks. It comes as the UAE prepares to introduce a ban on social media for children under the age of 15. Expo City Dubai has issued the UAE's first-ever Green Licences, recognising businesses that are putting sustainability at the heart of what they do. Sharjah has more reasons for residents and tourists to visit the emirate this summer. A black widow spider has been spotted in a Dubai garden. We tell you what you should do if you see one. And there's a new app that aims to predict a person's risk of getting a heart attack.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• social media safety
• youth online risks
• sustainability
• local news
• health technology

Keywords

• social media
• UAE
• sustainability
• health app
• black widow spider

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority

Products: Green Licences, new app

Places: UAE, Expo City Dubai, Sharjah, Dubai

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