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.
Dubai unveils region's first integrated recreational vehicle route
Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the region’s first integrated recreational vehicle route, called the ‘Dubai RV Route’, creating a new model for nature-based tourism in the emirate.
RTA deploys drones to inspect Dubai Metro tunnels
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun using drone technology to inspect Dubai Metro tunnels, in partnership with metro operator Keolis MHI.
Emergency calls surge amid weather fluctuations in Dubai
Dubai Police say public enquiries surged during recent weather changes, with a total of 39,299 calls handled over Thursday and Friday.
UAE President discusses strategic partnership with Elon Musk
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the importance of strategic international partnerships with American tech entrepreneur Elon Musk during his visit to the UAE on Sunday.
