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 ramps up free Wi-Fi rollout at public transport stations
Free Wi-Fi service has been rolled out at 17 public bus stations and 12 marine transport stations in Dubai.
UAE, Indonesian Presidents discuss strategic ties
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto have held talks on strengthening strategic relations, particularly in development-focused fields.
Dubai fines 159 firms for violating telemarketing rules
As many as 159 companies in Dubai have been fined AED 50,000 each for violating telemarketing regulations.
Dubai Police announces Ramadan cannon locations
Dubai Police announced the locations of its cannons for the month of Ramadan, a tradition observed annually to mark the end of the daily fast.
GDRFA Dubai launches AI-powered visa renewal platform
Dubai's General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has launched an AI-powered platform named "Salama" that allows for easier renewal or cancellation of residency visas.
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The super-star and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Jason Derulo is bringing the heat to Dubai.
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