UAE authorities have intensified anti-begging efforts during Ramadan, citing a seasonal rise in organised networks exploiting public generosity. As Ramadan prompts a surge in charitable donations across the UAE, law enforcement agencies say the holy month also sees a recurring spike in organised begging networks seeking to capitalise on public generosity. Organised Networks and Deceptive TacticsInvestigations have shown that many offenders work in coordinated groups rather than acting alone. In a police operation in May 2025, the Dubai Police raided a hotel and apprehended 41 individuals suspected of running an organised begging ring. In 2024, roughly 1,200 online begging cases were identified nationwide.

Source: dna February 25, 2026 04:46 UTC