As many as 458 beggars were arrested in Dubai during the month of Ramadan, including 23 during the Eid holidays.
Inspections had been stepped up by Dubai Police during the holy month as part of a major crackdown on the illegal practice.
As per federal law, anyone caught begging in the UAE will be fined AED 5,000 and jailed for up to three months.
Meanwhile, those operating professional gangs of beggars or recruiting people from outside the country to work as beggars face a jail term of not less than six months and a minimum fine of AED 100,000.
"Begging poses a serious threat to the safety and security of our society. We take the matter seriously as it ruins the reputation of the emirate and also affects the security as it increases cases of thefts and pickpocketing," said Colonel Ali Salem, Director of the Department of Infiltrators at Dubai Police.
He urged the public not to show sympathy to such individuals, and to donate only to official charities.
The Ministry of Education has announced new attendance and absence guidelines for public schools following the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, including an unexcused 15-day absence limit that could lead to students repeating the year if exceeded.
The UAE rescue team has concluded its participation in extinguishing the Albanian wildfires in after several weeks, with 700 water-drop operations carried out and nearly 1,300 tonnes of water and fire inhibitors delivered across 28 aerial sorties.
A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has visited the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in supporting the health sector amid its humanitarian challenges.
The UAE has responded swiftly to the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, sending urgent aid and rescue teams to assist those affected.
Dubai Police have seized a minibus illegally transporting gas cylinders, sending a strong warning over the dangers of carrying hazardous materials without proper authorisation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle in the UAE government.
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