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UAE Lowers Legal Age of Adulthood to 18 Under New Civil and Legal Framework

The UAE has officially set the legal age of adulthood at 18, aligning financial, civil, and criminal responsibility standards. The change is intended to simplify legal definitions and support young adults in managing their personal affairs.
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