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Filipino Times
07-04-2025
- Filipino Times
Over 200 beggars caught in Dubai during Ramadan and Eid
Dubai Police arrested more than 200 individuals for begging during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr holidays, in an effort to combat the illegal practice across the emirate. In a statement, the General Department of Criminal Investigation revealed that a total of 222 beggars of various nationalities were apprehended. Of this number, 33 were caught during the Eid holiday period. The arrests were made under the ongoing 'Combat Begging' initiative, which aims to eliminate the practice through increased public awareness and firm enforcement. Colonel Ahmad Al Adidi, Acting Director of the Department of Suspects and Criminal Phenomena, noted that the campaign's success is largely due to the proactive deployment of patrols and strict legal consequences. He also warned the public that many individuals take advantage of the generous spirit of Ramadan by faking illnesses or using children to garner sympathy. Begging is a criminal offense in the UAE, punishable by imprisonment of up to three months and a fine of AED 5,000. Meanwhile, Captain Abdullah Khamis, Head of the Anti-Begging Section, highlighted that the campaign targets not only street-level begging but also modern forms such as electronic and online begging, which often involve fake donation drives or fundraising for non-existent causes. 'The campaign's core objective is to protect society from crimes related to both street and online begging and uphold the UAE's reputation as a civilised and secure nation,' he said in a news release.
Dubai Eye
05-04-2025
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Police arrests 222 beggars during Ramadan, Eid
Dubai Police announced on Friday it arrested 222 beggars during Ramadan and Eid, after a campaign was launched under the slogan 'An Aware Society, Free of Begging,' in partnership with other government entities. Thirty-three beggars were detained during Eid and the rest during the holy month of Ramadan. The Head of the Anti-Begging Section, Captain Abdullah Khamis, said the campaign includes electronic begins, fake fundraising for foreign mosque construction, and fabricated humanitarian appeals. 'The campaign's core objective is to protect society from crimes related to both street and online begging and uphold the UAE's reputation as a civilised and secure nation,' he said. The authority said many beggars exploit the festive seasons and resort to fraudulent tactics, including using children and individuals with disabilities, or fabricated medical conditions to gain sympathy. Multiple cases involving women begging with children have been recorded, according to Dubai Police. Colonel Ahmad Al Adidi, Acting Director of the Department of Suspects and Criminal Phenomena, said professional and organised begging practices are criminal offences punishable by law, especially when conducted in places of worship or during religious celebrations. 'The campaign's core objective is to protect society from crimes related to both street and online begging and uphold the UAE's reputation as a civilised and secure nation,' he said. The authority encouraged community members to report beggars by calling 901, using the 'Police Eye' feature on the Dubai Police smart app, or reporting online begging cases via the E-Crime platform.
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Dubai police arrest 222 beggars during Ramadan, Eid crackdown
Listen to article Dubai police have arrested 222 beggars throughout Ramadan and the Eidul Fitr holidays as part of an ongoing crackdown on begging and related fraudulent activities, the authority announced on Friday. Colonel Ahmad Al Adidi, acting director of the Department of Suspects and Criminal Phenomena, revealed that 33 of those apprehended were caught specifically during the Eidul Fitr celebrations. These included involving children, people with disabilities, or fabricating medical conditions to gain sympathy. Several cases involved women begging with children, the authorities noted. In response to the issue, Dubai launched the "Fight Begging" campaign, partnering with various authorities including the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai Municipality, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD), and the Al Ameen Service. The campaign carries the slogan "An Aware Society, Free of Begging." Captain Abdullah Khamis, head of the Anti-Begging Section, explained that the initiative aims to not only combat begging but also raise awareness about its dangers and illegality, both on the streets and online. The campaign also targeted fraudulent fundraising efforts, such as fake appeals for foreign mosque construction and other fabricated humanitarian causes. Khamis urged the public to donate only through official charitable organisations to ensure their contributions reach those who genuinely need help. He also called on the community to report beggars via the Dubai Police smart app, using the 'Police Eye' feature, or through the E-Crime platform at In the UAE, begging is a criminal offense, punishable by a fine of Dh5,000 and up to three months in prison. Operating a begging gang or recruiting people from abroad to beg can result in a six-month jail term and a Dh100,000 fine. Raising funds without proper permits is subject to fines up to Dh500,000.
The National
04-04-2025
- The National
Dubai Police arrest 222 beggars during Ramadan and Eid
Dubai Police arrested more than 220 people for begging, during Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, as part of an annual campaign to curb the practice. Those arrested comprised men and women of various nationalities, authorities said on Friday afternoon. Begging is illegal in the UAE and punishable by up to three months in jail and fines of up to Dh5,000. The arrests were carried out under an annual plan by police in the emirate to step up patrols in areas where beggars were expected, according to Col Ahmed Al Adidi, acting director of the Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigations. The campaign has contributed to reducing the number of beggars due to the strict and decisive measures taken, he added. The push to clamp down on begging focused on tactics used by beggars, such as gathering at places where people go to worship, making deceitful requests for online donations and falsely seeking help towards building mosques in other countries, according to the statement. Captain Abdullah Khamis advised people to only make donations through official channels. Last week, The National reported that police in Abu Dhabi arrested 237 people for begging during the month of Ramadan.
TAG 91.1
04-04-2025
- TAG 91.1
Dubai Police arrests 222 beggars during Ramadan, Eid
Dubai Police announced on Friday it arrested 222 beggars during Ramadan and Eid, after a campaign was launched under the slogan 'An Aware Society, Free of Begging,' in partnership with other government entities. Thirty-three beggars were detained during Eid and the rest during the holy month of Ramadan. The Head of the Anti-Begging Section, Captain Abdullah Khamis, said the campaign includes electronic begins, fake fundraising for foreign mosque construction, and fabricated humanitarian appeals. 'The campaign's core objective is to protect society from crimes related to both street and online begging and uphold the UAE's reputation as a civilised and secure nation,' he said. The authority said many beggars exploit the festive seasons and resort to fraudulent tactics, including using children and individuals with disabilities, or fabricated medical conditions to gain sympathy. Multiple cases involving women begging with children have been recorded, according to Dubai Police. Colonel Ahmad Al Adidi, Acting Director of the Department of Suspects and Criminal Phenomena, said professional and organised begging practices are criminal offences punishable by law, especially when conducted in places of worship or during religious celebrations. 'The campaign's core objective is to protect society from crimes related to both street and online begging and uphold the UAE's reputation as a civilised and secure nation,' he said. The authority encouraged community members to report beggars by calling 901, using the 'Police Eye' feature on the Dubai Police smart app, or reporting online begging cases via the E-Crime platform.
