We will work with the platforms to ensure compliance with the ban on children’s access, and we will take action against violators

The Director-General of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TADRA), Engineer Majid Sultan Al-Mesmar, confirmed that the authority will monitor the extent of social media platforms’ compliance with the provisions of the Council of Ministers’ Resolution of 2026 regarding regulating children’s access to social platforms, and take the necessary measures when monitoring any violations, in a way that ensures the effective application of regulatory controls and achieving their objectives.
He explained that the decision granted the platforms a transitional period extending to 12 months to meet compliance requirements, allowing them to develop their technical systems and gradually adapt them to the new requirements, and enhances the sustainability of implementation in accordance with the best global practices in digital governance.
He added that the decision establishes a clear regulatory framework that defines the responsibilities of social media platforms operating in the country or directed to its users, which contributes to providing a safer digital environment for children, and enhances the platforms’ commitment to the approved technical controls and standards.
He pointed out that the decision regulates the creation of accounts and the use of platforms according to clear principles and controls, and makes age verification one of the main pillars of protecting children, through reliable and accurate mechanisms appropriate to their purpose, while adhering to the highest standards of privacy and personal data protection.
He said: During the coming period, we will be keen to work closely with various social media platforms, provide them with all necessary forms of support, and evaluate their needs in a way that ensures the goals of the decision are achieved efficiently and effectively.
Al-Mismar called on companies, institutions and service providers to cooperate jointly to make these efforts successful, stressing that the digital safety of our children is a joint responsibility that we all share, and requires concerted efforts to ensure the provision of a safe digital environment that protects future generations.