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.
UAE President discusses global markets with BlackRock CEO
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed developments in the global markets with Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, in a meeting on Wednesday.
UAE President holds bilateral talks with King of Moroccco
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Morocco during a phone call with King Mohammed VI.
Dubai aviation sector key to global connectivity: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has affirmed the strategic importance of Dubai’s aviation sector in strengthening global connectivity and supporting the international economy.
UAE, Sierra Leone Presidents discuss regional developments
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed the implications of regional developments on international peace and security with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio during his working visit to the UAE on Tuesday.
