Fund raising activities can be carried out only after obtaining a permit from the UAE’s registered charity organisations.
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments offers an eDonation service for those who wish to donate to various types of endowments.
The UAE Government partners with several civil societies such as UAE Red Crescent Authority through which public can support or sponsor social and charitable issues. You can check the following links:
You can report beggars in:
- Abu Dhabi on 999 or 8002626 (Aman Service)
- Dubai on 800243
- Sharjah on 065632222
- Ras Al Khaimah on 072053372
- Ajman on 067401616
- Umm Al Quwain on 999
- Fujairah on 092051100 or 092224411
Beggars are liable to be fined and/or deported as decided by the courts.
UAE nationals can apply online to Ministry of Community Development, while expatriate residents need to submit their application to the ministry through their respective embassy or consulate in the UAE.
The ministry will consider the application and refer it to the Cabinet, which takes the final decision on registering the organisation.
