Abu dhabi: H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, chaired the 2025 meeting of the Digital Wellbeing Council at the National Media Office in Abu Dhabi. The Council assessed ongoing and completed projects aimed at enhancing digital wellbeing within Emirati society.
According to Emirates News Agency, discussions during the meeting focused on advancing the national strategy to establish a safer, more responsible, and value-based digital environment. The members explored strategies to encourage the ethical use of digital technologies, strengthen partnerships among national entities, protect the community from online risks, and promote positive engagement with modern digital platforms.
The Council, along with H.H., received briefings on leading national initiatives supporting user protection, such as the Age Rating System for Electronic Games and Films, which helps shield users from inappropriate content. Additionally, they reviewed the Digital Wellbeing Charter, developed in collaboration with Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat, which introduced key programs to enhance children’s digital safety. The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) also outlined its proactive monitoring efforts targeting websites and accounts that contravene societal values.
These initiatives align with the directives of the wise leadership to protect families and the community while fostering a safe, conscious, and high-quality digital culture.
Present at the meeting were Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Empowerment and Vice Chairperson of the Council; Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council; Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education; Sana Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family; Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Executive Advisor at the Supreme Council for National Security and Head of Cybersecurity; Khalid Al Nuaimi, Director-General of the Federal Youth Authority; along with several senior officials.