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.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praises UAE's high school toppers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has taken to social media to congratulate the top performing students of the year.
UAE field hospital in Gaza receives UN delegation
The United Arab Emirates field hospital in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 received a high-level delegation from the United Nations.
Unverified apps can steal your data, warns Dubai Police
Dubai Police have warned residents against downloading unverified apps as it allows fraudsters to gain full access of their devices and steal personal and banking data.
Emirates Global Aluminium restarts production at Al Taweelah alumina refinery
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted prouduction at Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi after Iranian drone attacks on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi in March led to an emergency shutdown.
Dubai Customs gears up for summer travel surge
Dubai Customs has stepped up preparations for the busy summer travel season, with around three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai airports in the first half of July alone.
New control centre to monitor autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has opened a new central control room to oversee and monitor autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate, strengthening safety as self-driving transport services continue to expand.
UAE supports Syrian efforts to dismantle terrorist cells
The UAE has expressed its full support for any measures taken by Syrian authorities to dismantle terrorist cells affiliated with the Da'esh organisation that were involved in acts of assassination, robbery, and financing the group.
UAE foreign minister holds diplomatic talks on regional developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest developments in the Middle East during a series of phone calls with regional and international counterparts.
UAE welcomes Trump's removal of Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
The UAE has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement to initiate the process of removing Syria from the country's list of state sponsors of terrorism.
UAE President, Kuwaiti Emir discuss stronger bilateral ties
The UAE and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to closer economic and development cooperation following talks between President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
UAE strengthens power grid resilience with national monitoring centre
The UAE has launched a monitoring centre to strengthen the reliability and resilience of its electricity network through real-time tracking and coordination across all major power providers.
Abu Dhabi student crowned UAE champion of Arab Reading Challenge
Grade 6 student Danah Adel Al Zarouni has been crowned the UAE Champion of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge and will go on to represent the country in the overall finals.
UAE strongly condemns renewed hostile Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The UAE has strongly condemned hostile Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait for a second night in a row, calling it a "threat" to regional security and stability.
UAE, Germany explore ways to expand cooperation across key sectors
The UAE and Germany have underscored the importance of public-private sector partnerships in key sectors and explored ways to enhance cooperation in energy, water technology, mobility, digital infrastructure and space.
UAE President arrives in Kuwait on fraternal visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Kuwait on a fraternal visit.
UAE condemns hostile Iranian attack on Saudi tanker
The UAE has strongly condemned the hostile Iranian attack targeting Saudi Arabia's 'Wedyan' tanker while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan meets gold medallists of International Greenwich Olympiad
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, has congratulated the team from Dubai Schools – Al Khawaneej for winning the gold medal at the International Greenwich Olympiad.
Dubai Police unveils next generation of 'Ghiath' smart patrols
Dubai Police has launched the second generation of its ‘Ghiath’ smart patrol vehicles, strengthening its AI-powered policing transport ecosystem.
Iran remains incapable of turning page on war: Gargash
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, said Iran "remains incapable" of committing to the agreed requirements of de-escalation following its recent attacks on several Gulf countries.
UFC adds two more bouts to Abu Dhabi Fight Night
The world's premier mixed martial arts organisation UFC has announced two additional bouts for Abu Dhabi's Fight Night event on July 25.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has taken to social media to congratulate the top performing students of the year.
The United Arab Emirates field hospital in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 received a high-level delegation from the United Nations.
Dubai Police have warned residents against downloading unverified apps as it allows fraudsters to gain full access of their devices and steal personal and banking data.
