A total of 159 beggars have been arrested in Abu Dhabi as part of a major crackdown on the illegal practice.
Police said the arrests were made between November 6 to December 12.
The authority has urged the public not to show sympathy to such individuals, and instead, donate to official charities.
It has also called on people to report beggars by calling 999.
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Authorities have apprehended 127 beggars during the first half of Ramadan, with more than AED 50,000 found in their possession, according to the Department of Suspects and Criminal Phenomena at the General Department of Criminal Investigation and Dubai Police.
UAE President sends message of appreciation on Mother's Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of gratitude to mothers around the world, on Mother's Day.
UAE flights impacted by Heathrow airport closure
UAE flights to and from London's Heathrow airport have been impacted after a huge fire at an electrical substation in West London led to the airport closure.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praises exceptional employee
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