The TikTok platform has intensified its efforts related to digital safety for teenagers in the Middle East region, by organizing awareness events and programs targeting families and younger users.
During September, Riyadh hosted TikTok's Family Academy initiative, with the participation of parents Experts, representatives of the platform, and content creators, to discuss ways to help teenagers deal more safely with the digital world.
The event focused on providing practical information to families about managing their youth's online experiences, and promoting dialogue between parents and teens about... Use of social media.
The initiative comes at a time when social media platforms face increasing interest from regulatory authorities around the world regarding protecting children and adolescents, verifying the ages of users, and reducing the risks associated with excessive use. For digital platforms.
TikTok has organized similar initiatives in a number of countries in the region, including Egypt, the Emirates, and Morocco.
