The UAE warns of the spread of a serious violation punishable by imprisonment and a fine of 500,000 dirhams
The UAE authorities have warned of a serious legal violation that has become widespread recently, punishable by imprisonment and a fine ranging from 200,000 dirhams to 500,000 dirhams.
The United Arab Emirates has issued a public warning about the proliferation of a serious offense that is punishable by imprisonment and a punishment of 500,000 dirhams.
The authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued a warning about a significant law offense that has grown increasingly common in recent years and is punished by jail and a fine ranging from 200,000 to 500,000 dirhams.
Penalty for collecting donations without a license in the UAE
Donation solicitation without a valid license is subject to a fine in the UAE, Whoever creates or manages an electronic website shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine of no less than 200 thousand dirhams and no more than 500 thousand dirhams, or either one of these two penalties, in accordance with Article (46) of Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021 regarding Combating Rumors and Cybercrimes. Or supervised or published information on the computer network or any other information technology means in order to call for or promote the collection of donations without a license approved by the competent authority or in violation of the requirements of this license,
Entities permitted to collect donations in the UAE
Organizations that are authorized to solicit financial contributions in the UAE, The digital government of the country emphasized that fundraising activities, whether through traditional or digital methods, are limited to licensed entities. Licensed entities include charities, federal, local, and private bodies and institutions whose establishment decrees or decisions permit the collection, receipt, and provision of donations. No other party may establish or organize or any act with the aim of collecting donations except after obtaining a permit to do so from the competent authority. This restriction applies to both traditional and digital methods of fundraising. by organizations that have been granted permission to collect donations and licensed to accept donations.
