Abu Dhabi court orders parents to delete children's photos from social media
The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court ruled that both parents must stop publishing their children's photographs, videos and personal information online, remove existing content deemed harmful to the children's best interests and refrain from creating social media accounts in their names without mutual consent.
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- Applies to
- Digital & tech · UAE
- What to do
- Parents must audit and delete existing photos and videos of their children from social media, cease posting new content without co-parent written consent, and avoid creating social media accounts in children's names without mutual agreement.
An Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has issued a landmark judgment requiring parents to stop publishing children's photos and videos online and delete existing content. The decision, based on the UAE's Wadeema Child Rights Law, applies to both parents in a custody dispute and covers all content that could harm children — whether commercial or personal. The court warned that future breaches could result in imprisonment or loss of joint custody. Legal experts say the ruling applies broadly to all parents in the UAE and that businesses featuring children must now obtain written consent from both parents before publishing any images.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 5 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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What do I need to do?
Parents must audit and delete existing photos and videos of their children from social media, cease posting new content without co-parent written consent, and avoid creating social media accounts in children's names without mutual agreement.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
5 Aug 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/abu-dhabi-court-parents-delete-children-photos-social-media-ruling
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