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Khaleej Times
28-03-2025
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi Police arrest 237 beggars during Ramadan
Abu Dhabi police have arrested 237 individuals during the month of Ramadan in a continued effort to combat begging and related fraudulent activities in the emirate, the authority announced on Friday. Major Muslim Mohammed Al-Amiri, Deputy Director of the Criminal Security Sector, stated that beggars are increasingly using deceptive stories to gain sympathy and solicit money from unsuspecting residents. In response, the police have launched continuous campaigns to arrest the beggars, regardless of the methods they use to manipulate and defraud the public. Al-Amiri urged the public to play an active role in reducing begging by refraining from giving alms and zakat directly to beggars. Instead, he emphasised the importance of donating through official channels, charities, and accredited organisations to ensure that contributions reach those who truly need them. He further highlighted that by giving money to beggars, well-meaning residents may unintentionally perpetuate the cycle of begging, which in turn encourages fraudulent activities disguised as acts of charity. The crackdown on begging is not limited to Abu Dhabi alone. Police across the UAE are stepping up their campaigns to combat begging. In Dubai, police arrested 127 beggars during the first half of Ramadan, seizing more than Dh50,000 in their possession. Sharjah Police also carried out a significant crackdown, arresting 107 individuals and seizing over Dh50,000 from them. The arrested individuals in Sharjah included 87 men and 20 women. Meanwhile, 51 beggars have been arrested in Ras Al Khaimah since the beginning of Ramadan. 'Fight begging' Earlier in March, Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning to the public about interacting with beggars during Ramadan, urging residents to donate only through official and approved channels. A 33-second awareness video shared on X by the Abu Dhabi Police highlighted the dangers of begging, emphasising that it is a phenomenon that poses serious risks to the security and safety of society. Earlier, Dubai Police too had warned of begging scams during the holy month. The "Fight Begging" campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the country's civilised image by combating and preventing the crime of begging. Begging is a crime in the UAE punishable by a Dh5,000 fine and three-months imprisonment. Those found operating a gang of beggars or recruiting people from outside the country to seek alms face a six-month jail term and a Dh100,000 fine. Raising funds without a permit is punishable by Dh500,000 fines.
Shafaq News
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Badr Leader: Syria's unrest threatens division
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Hadi Al-Amiri, head of the Badr Organization, warned against the potential division of Syria due to the recent events that have shaken some regions. During a conference marking 'Resistance Martyr Day', Al-Amiri stated that "what has happened in Syria recently cannot happen in Iraq today," adding, "Iraq is concerned for the Syrian people, but we do not fear them." He assumed that the ongoing situation in Syria, Israeli interventions, and the challenging circumstances in the northern and southern regions are 'a precursor to the country's potential division.' Al-Amiri further emphasized that the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) has proven 'its significant role in liberating cities from the control of ISIS," asserting that "the PMF is a guarantee for Iraq's unity, dignity, and security, working alongside other security forces." The Badr Organization is considered one of the most powerful and influential Shiite armed groups in Iraq. It operates under the broader umbrella of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a coalition formally incorporated into the Iraqi security forces in 2016.
