UAE - As the holy month of Ramadan begins, the crackdown on beggars in the country intensifies.

UAE Public Prosecution has reminded residents of the penalty that follows begging.

In a video that was tweeted earlier today, the authority said that they will be stringent punishment for those begging for personal or material gain.

According to Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, any beggar that falls under these categories will be strictly penalised:

Beggars that are caught will be facing up to three months in prison and will be fined at least Dh5,000.

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