Authorities informed that 33 male and female beggars were deported from the beginning of this year until end of November after they were arrested from various markets and cafés for begging, especially during the month of Ramadan.

The sources affirmed that tough actions are being taken in this regard, and anyone caught begging will be deported immediately after legal actions are taken against their sponsors (kafeels).

If the individuals caught begging were brought to the country on visit visas issued by a company, a block will be placed on the file of that company.

If an individual with valid work visa under a company is caught begging, strict punishment will be taken against the company.

If a woman of article 22 residency (family visa) is caught begging, she will be deported along with her entire family.