Authorities in Dubai have intensified their annual anti-begging campaign during Ramadan, with Dubai Police announcing the arrest of 37 beggars of various nationalities in the second week of the holy month. The arrests are part of an ongoing enforcement drive aimed at preventing individuals from exploiting the spirit of charity that traditionally marks Ramadan.
Officials said the arrests were carried out by the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department within the General Department of Criminal Investigation, working in coordination with police stations across the emirate. The operation forms part of the annual “Combat Begging” campaign, a coordinated initiative designed to tackle illegal solicitation and raise awareness about proper channels for charitable giving.
