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Filipino Times
2 days ago
- Filipino Times
Over 32,000 residency law violators caught in UAE from January to June 2025
More than 32,000 individuals who violated the UAE's Entry and Residency Law were caught by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) during the first half of 2025. The violations were uncovered from January to the end of June during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out under the theme 'Towards a Safer Society,' aimed at ensuring that foreigners comply with the country's residency and employment laws, WAM reported. Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, said the campaigns are meant to reduce the number of violators, while also giving residents and tourists the chance to fix their visa status or leave the country legally. Around 70 percent of the violators were deported after completing legal procedures, while others are in detention and will be referred to concerned authorities to enforce the law. Al Khaili reminded the public that penalties also apply to anyone who hires or shelters people staying in the UAE without valid documents. He added that the ICP will continue these campaigns and take legal action against violators to help maintain the country's safety and stability.
Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Dubai Eye
Over 32,000 arrested for violating UAE residency laws
The UAE arrested over 32,000 people who violated residence laws in the first six months of 2025, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security said on Tuesday. His Excellency Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, said that the Authority's inspection campaign, called "Towards a Safer Society," aims to reduce violations and provide a "decent life for residents and visitors of the country by providing them with opportunities to live and work in accordance with the law." Al Khaili stressed that the inspection campaigns reflect the Authority's determination to spread and consolidate a culture of compliance with the law among members of society, and to eradicate the phenomenon of violators by taking the necessary legal measures against them and providing them with the opportunity to rectify their status or be deported, thus supporting community security and preserving its stability. He pointed out that legal measures were taken against the violators who were caught, with approximately 70 per cent of them being deported after completing the legal procedures approved against them. A number of those caught were also detained pending their transfer to the competent authorities to implement the law regarding them. His Excellency Major General Suhail Al Khaili stressed that the Authority is continuing its inspection campaigns against violators nationwide, noting that specialised teams are working continuously to apprehend violators. He affirmed that the Authority will "not be lenient" in taking the necessary legal measures against those who violate the law on the entry and residence of foreigners, as well as those who shelter or employ them. He noted that the law regulating the entry and residence of foreigners in the country imposes strict penalties and fines on violators and those who employ or shelter them in violation of the law. The Authority's Director General urged all segments of society in the UAE to abide by the provisions of the Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners in the UAE, and to refrain from employing violators, in implementation of the law's provisions and to contribute to protecting the security of society.
ARN News Center
2 days ago
- ARN News Center
Over 32,000 arrested for violating UAE residency laws
The UAE arrested over 32,000 people who violated residence laws in the first six months of 2025, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security said on Tuesday. His Excellency Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, said that the Authority's inspection campaign, called "Towards a Safer Society," aims to reduce violations and provide a "decent life for residents and visitors of the country by providing them with opportunities to live and work in accordance with the law." Al Khaili stressed that the inspection campaigns reflect the Authority's determination to spread and consolidate a culture of compliance with the law among members of society, and to eradicate the phenomenon of violators by taking the necessary legal measures against them and providing them with the opportunity to rectify their status or be deported, thus supporting community security and preserving its stability. He pointed out that legal measures were taken against the violators who were caught, with approximately 70 per cent of them being deported after completing the legal procedures approved against them. A number of those caught were also detained pending their transfer to the competent authorities to implement the law regarding them. His Excellency Major General Suhail Al Khaili stressed that the Authority is continuing its inspection campaigns against violators nationwide, noting that specialised teams are working continuously to apprehend violators. He affirmed that the Authority will "not be lenient" in taking the necessary legal measures against those who violate the law on the entry and residence of foreigners, as well as those who shelter or employ them. He noted that the law regulating the entry and residence of foreigners in the country imposes strict penalties and fines on violators and those who employ or shelter them in violation of the law. The Authority's Director General urged all segments of society in the UAE to abide by the provisions of the Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners in the UAE, and to refrain from employing violators, in implementation of the law's provisions and to contribute to protecting the security of society.
Gulf Business
2 days ago
- Gulf Business
UAE residency law violators: Over 32,000 caught in first half of 2025
Image credit: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes More than 32,000 violators of the UAE's Entry and Residency Law were apprehended between January and the end of June 2025, according to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. Read- The arrests came as part of a broad series of inspection campaigns conducted across the Emirates under the slogan 'Towards a Safer Society.' The initiative is part of the authority's ongoing efforts to enhance compliance with immigration laws and ensure the lawful residence and employment of foreigners. Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, said the primary goal of the campaigns is to reduce the number of violators and uphold social stability. 'These campaigns aim to guarantee a dignified life for residents and visitors by ensuring they live and work within the framework of the law,' he said. Legal action, deportations underway Al Khaili emphasised that the authority's strategy includes not only enforcing the law but also raising public awareness about the importance of legal compliance. 'We are committed to instilling a culture of lawfulness in society,' he said. 'Those who are found to be in violation are given an opportunity to rectify their status or face deportation in accordance with legal procedures.' Of the individuals apprehended, approximately 70 per cent have already been deported after completing the required legal processes. Others are currently in detention and will be referred to the relevant authorities for further action. The Director General stressed that inspection campaigns will continue across all emirates. He added that dedicated task forces are working around the clock to identify and apprehend violators, and that strict penalties—including fines—will be imposed on both the violators and those who employ or shelter them. 'The Entry and Residency Law includes strong deterrents for anyone who breaks the law or helps others to do so,' Al Khaili noted. Public urged to support law enforcement Al Khaili called on all members of society to comply with the Entry and Residency Law and to avoid employing or assisting violators. He emphasized that public cooperation is vital to maintaining security and social order. 'The law is clear, and its enforcement protects the safety and integrity of our society,' he said.
Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Al Etihad
UAE: Over 32,000 violators of entry, residency laws apprehended in 6 months
22 July 2025 18:31 ABU DHABI (WAM) The total number of violators of the Entry and Residency Law in the United Arab Emirates, who were apprehended by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, exceeded 32,000 violators during the period from January to the end of June was within the framework of the inspection campaigns carried out by the Authority across the UAE as part of its plan to control violators under the slogan 'Towards a Safer Society,' aiming to enhance compliance with the laws and regulations governing the residence and employment of foreigners in the General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, stated that the Authority's inspection campaigns aim to reduce the number of violators and to ensure a dignified life for residents and visitors in the country by providing them with opportunities to live and work in accordance with the affirmed that the inspection campaigns reflect the Authority's determination to promote and instill a culture of legal compliance among members of society and to eliminate the phenomenon of violators by taking the prescribed legal measures against them, while also giving them the opportunity to rectify their status or be deported, in a manner that supports the security and stability of pointed out that legal measures were taken against the violators who were apprehended, with approximately 70% of them being deported after completing the approved legal procedures. A number of those apprehended were also detained in preparation for being referred to the competent authorities to enforce the law against General Suhail Al Khaili affirmed that the Authority will continue its inspection campaigns targeting violators across the country. He added that the specialised task forces are working continuously to apprehend violators and that the Authority will not hesitate to take the necessary legal measures against those who violate the Entry and Residency Law, as well as those who harbor or employ them. He noted that the Entry and Residency Law in the country imposes strict penalties and financial fines on violators and on those who employ or shelter them in violation of the law. The Director General of the Authority urged all segments of society in the United Arab Emirates to comply with the provisions of the Entry and Residency Law and to refrain from employing violators, in implementation of the law and in contribution to safeguarding the security of society.
