Your Child Online: The New UAE Law Every Parent & Caregiver Must Understand
Your Child Online: The New UAE Law Every Parent & Caregiver Must Understand
From 2026, new UAE legislation places increased responsibility on parents and caregivers for children’s digital behaviour. If your child uses a smartphone, tablet, gaming console, or social media platform, this law may apply to your household.
Many families across Dubai, including communities such as Jumeirah Golf Estates, still believe that schools, apps, or platforms are solely responsible for online safety. Under the new framework, that is no longer the case.
This live webinar, hosted by PrepMe Learning, explains what has changed, who is legally accountable, and what practical steps families in the UAE should take to protect their children and reduce risk.
Date:
10 March
Time:
4 PM
Location:
Live Online Webinar
Why This Matters for UAE Families
Parents are asking:
- Are parents legally responsible for their child’s online activity in the UAE?
- Can families face fines if a child breaks the online law?
- Are nannies or caregivers accountable under the new law?
- What social media platforms are allowed for children?
The reality is simple: digital responsibility now extends into the home.
This webinar will provide clarity
- What has changed under the 2026 UAE digital regulations
- Who qualifies as a “caregiver”
- How household staff supervision may impact legal responsibility
- Where families may unknowingly be exposed to risk
- How to create a compliant household digital safety structure
This is not about panic. It is about awareness, protection, and informed parenting in a connected world.
What You Will Learn
During this expert-led session, you will gain:
- A clear explanation of the UAE child online safety expectations.
- Insight into parental legal accountability.
- Guidance on supervising devices responsibly.
- Understanding of social media age restrictions and compliance.
- A framework for building a household digital safety plan.
- Practical steps to reduce online risk without creating conflict at home.
Why Parents Are Registering
Families want clarity.
They want to know:
- What the law expects.
- How to avoid fines.
- How to protect their child online.
- How to supervise devices confidently.
- How to create structure without conflict.
Digital safety is no longer optional. It is part of responsible parenting in the UAE.
Meet the Expert Speaker:
Mashood Ahmad
Founder of GigabitIQ and Parentline.ai
Mashood Ahmad is a leading UK advocate for safer, smarter internet access for families. With over two decades of experience in broadband, networks, and digital infrastructure, he has spoken in the UK Parliament on online safety and child protection.
As a Board Member of ISPA UK, Mashood works closely with policymakers and industry leaders to improve digital safeguarding standards. Through Parentline.ai, he supports families globally with calm, practical, evidence-based guidance on navigating online risks.
His mission is simple: to make the internet safer, healthier, and more human for children and families.
About Parentline.ai
Parentline.ai is an AI-powered digital parenting support platform designed to help families navigate real-world online risks with clarity and confidence.
It provides guidance on:
- Social media safety
- Screen time boundaries
- Online harm and grooming risks
- Cyberbullying
- Scams and digital fraud
- Device-level protection
Built by the team behind GigabitIQ, Parentline.ai acts like a digital parenting helpline, offering structured, practical advice for families across the UK and internationally.
Who Should Attend This Webinar?
This session is designed for:
- Parents of children aged 6–18.
- Caregivers and guardians.
- Families employing nannies or household staff.
- School community members.
- Anyone responsible for children using connected devices in the UAE.
If a child in your home has access to the internet, this webinar is relevant to you.
FAQs
Are parents legally responsible for children’s online activity in the UAE?
Under updated UAE regulations, parents and caregivers may hold responsibility for supervising and preventing unsafe digital behaviour within the household. This webinar explains what that responsibility includes.
Can families face penalties if a child breaks the online law?
Depending on circumstances, families may face legal consequences if appropriate supervision and safeguards are not in place. Understanding the expectations is key to reducing risk.
Are nannies or household staff legally responsible?
The definition of “caregiver” can include individuals supervising children. However, primary responsibility may still rest with the parents. This session explains how supervision responsibilities apply in real-world situations.
What social media platforms are allowed for children in the UAE?
Age restrictions and compliance expectations vary. The webinar will clarify what families need to consider when allowing access to social platforms.
Reserve Your Place
Families who understand their obligations can act confidently and calmly. Those who ignore the changes may feel exposed. Contact us today to secure your place and gain the clarity every modern parent needs.
