UAE imposes fines for illegally soliciting donations
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The United Arab Emirates has regulated charitable fundraising in the country and has specified fines ranging between Dh200,000 and Dh500,000 for those who collect donations illegally.
On Tuesday, the Public Ministry warned in a social media post against collecting donations without a license.
Any person found guilty of operating a website and other computer or electronic means to promote the collection of donations without authorization from the bodies concerned may be fined and/or imprisoned.
Authorized entities cannot publish, transmit or promote any fundraising materials or advertisements without the approval of designated authorities, according to article 46 of Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021 on combating rumors or cybercrimes.
According to the law, there are two types of charitable entities: authorized and authorized entities that are established by laws or decisions or decrees to collect, provide and receive donations, and entities authorized to obtain a license to collect donations and raise funds through charitable organizations. listed. in the United Arab Emirates.
If convicted, the accused may be imprisoned and fined not less than 200,000 dirhams and no more than 500,000 dirhams or face either of the two sanctions.
News Source: Khaleej Times
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