United Arab Emirates Latest News
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a major new regulation setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 years which is aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space.
About United Arab Emirates
- Location: It is a Middle East country that is located on the north east edge of the Arabian Peninsula.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by Saudi Arabia (South and West) and Oman (East).
- Maritime Boundary: Gulf of Oman (East), Persian Gulf (North).
- Capital City: Abu Dhabi
Geographical Features of United Arab Emirates
- Terrain: The emirates comprise a mixed environment of rocky desert, coastal plains and wetlands, and waterless mountains.
- Climate: The climate is hot and humid along the coast and is hotter still, but dry, in the interior.
- Highest point: Jabal Bil ‘Ays 1,905 m Mountain
- Major Ports: Port Rāshid and Port Jebel Ali
- Natural Resources: It mainly consists of petroleum and natural gas.
- Tropic of Cancer passes through UAE, specifically Abu Dhabi emirate.
Source: DD News
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