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A study found students in the UAE are spending almost the equivalent of a working day online. Getty Images
A study found students in the UAE are spending almost the equivalent of a working day online. Getty Images
Eight out of 10 UAE students spend more than seven hours a day online, study finds
Survey of 600 male and female students indicates excessive screen time can hamper academic performance