Dubai police have arrested 26 beggars of various nationalities during a citywide operation against begging in the first week of the holy month of Ramadan. The campaign was conducted by the General Department of Criminal Investigation’s Anti-Infiltrators and Criminal Behavior Section, coordinating with all police stations across the city.

The operation is part of Dubai’s annual “Anti-Begging Campaign,” which this year continues under the slogan “A Conscious Society Free of Begging.” The initiative aims to raise public awareness, maintain urban discipline, and protect the city’s image. Key partners include the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs and the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities.

According to Brigadier Ali Salem Al Shamsi, director of the Anti-Infiltrators and Criminal Behavior Section, the campaign has achieved notable success in previous years. He said consistent legal action against begging has significantly reduced such incidents, and the latest arrests demonstrate the ongoing effectiveness of the initiative.