Begging

UAE law prohibits begging

Begging definition

Any individual found engaging in the act of begging, soliciting, or beseeching others for financial or material assistance, regardless of the method employed, may face imprisonment for a maximum of three (3) months and a fine amounting to no less than Dh5,000 as a consequence of their actions.

As the holy month of Ramadan begins in the United Arab Emirates, the Public Prosecution has issued a warning against the practice of begging, which is illegal under the country’s laws. According to Article 475 of Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 Promulgating Penal Code, begging is a punishable offense with a jail sentence of up to three months and a fine of not less than Dh5,000.

Source:https://gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/ramadan-2023-dh5000-fine-three-months-in-jail-for-begging-in-uae-1.94691755