{
  "id": 13722891,
  "title": "Dubai Police warns parents about online gaming risks and child safety",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/dubai-police-warns-parents-about-online-gaming-risks-and-child-safety",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:20:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-police-warns-parents-about-online-gaming-risks-and-child-safety-1.500706555"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai Police has issued a warning to parents regarding the potential dangers of online gaming for children. With the increasing prevalence of online activities, young people become vulnerable to online predators. The police highlighted that online gaming allows players to connect and form genuine relationships, but it also warns that not everyone has good intentions.\n\nThe police noted that some individuals may attempt to build trust with a child, shift the conversation to a private chat, or request personal information or photos. To ensure child safety, the police emphasized the importance of staying involved. They advised parents to communicate with their children about their online interactions and remind them to protect their personal information and avoid private chats with strangers.\n\nGaming platforms often enable players to communicate through chats and voice/video calls. Some malicious individuals might exploit a child's innocence through grooming behavior – a process where an offender gains the trust of a vulnerable person before manipulating and abusing them. The police recommended that parents regularly discuss the connections their children make while gaming and explain the necessity of not sharing personal information or engaging in private conversations with unfamiliar individuals.\n\nDubai Police also cautioned parents about the potential risks associated with children's online gaming, including the spread of fake explicit images and the disruption of education through online trends. They urged residents to protect their personal data from cyber fraud and stressed the legal responsibilities of parents under the UAE Child Digital Safety Law.",
  "summary": "As our lives move increasingly online, new threats begin to emerge. Dubai Police, taking cognisance of the fact that young people are the most vulnerable to online predators, put out a warning on its social media channels. In these tweets, it spoke of how online gaming connects players and allows people to make genuine connections while warning that not everyone has good intentions. “Some may try…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dubai Police warns parents about online gaming risks for children.",
    "Online gaming allows connections but warns of predators' intentions.",
    "Police advise communication and protection of personal information."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}