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 responds to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Monday that it is intercepting incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, assuring the community that the sounds heard are the result of system interceptions.
Fire contained in Fujairah after air defence interception
A fire in Fujairah, sparked by falling shrapnel after successful air defence interceptions, has been contained.
UAE President assesses defence capabilities, operational readiness
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Ministry of Defence to review the latest developments in defence and military affairs.
UAE Foreign Minister discusses Iranian attacks with global partners
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a series of phone calls with global counterparts to discuss the latest regional developments following Iranian missile attacks.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Monday that it is intercepting incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, assuring the community that the sounds heard are the result of system interceptions.
A fire in Fujairah, sparked by falling shrapnel after successful air defence interceptions, has been contained.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Ministry of Defence to review the latest developments in defence and military affairs.
