Ministry of Interior launches anti-begging campaign ahead of Ramadan

A nationwide campaign has begun to fight begging during the holy month.

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ABU DHABI // The Ministry of Interior launched a programme to curb begging ahead of Ramadan.

The nationwide campaign is being organised under the slogan, “Fight begging and help those who are deserving”.

Police patrols will be intensified nationwide and media campaigns will also be organised.

Begging reflects negatively on the country’s image and is a form of swindling, said Lt Gen Saif Al Shafar, undersecretary at the ministry.

Many beggars try to deceive people by appealing to their emotions during the holy month, he said.

An agenda has been set for the campaign and will be carried out through Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, said Maj Abdul Mutalib Al Hammadi, chairman of the subcommittee created for the campaign.

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