Those who collect eggs in the United Arab Emirates are subject to a punishment of 20,000 dirhams and prison time, according to the authorities.
If you collect the eggs of wild birds, you could face a fine of up to Dh20,000 and jail time, according to the Abu Dhabi administration.
Any such behavior should be reported to the government by calling a toll-free number, according to the authorities.
Instructions for protecting wild birds in the Emirates.
These are the instructions for safeguarding wild birds in the Emirates.
In a notice that was published on X by the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD), the authorities have requested that the general public aid in the preservation of the "beautiful" wild birds.
As summer has begun, the islands of Abu Dhabi have become a haven for birds during the months when temperatures are high. It is during this time of year that certain islands play an important role as breeding places for migratory terns.
Punishment for the illegal collection of wild bird eggs in the UAE.
In the United Arab Emirates, there is a penalty for the unlawful gathering of wild bird eggs.
The collection of eggs from wild birds is a violation of the law. The federal law that was passed in 1999, known as Federal Law No. 24, makes it illegal to kill, capture, or otherwise cause harm to wild birds or their nests. Infractions of this law can result in incarceration as well as fines that range from two thousand to twenty thousand dirhams.
The officials reminded us that it is our obligation to safeguard the birds and ensure that they are secure. The agency issued an appeal to the general public, reminding them to refrain from collecting eggs and to report any such behavior to the government of the emirate by calling the toll-free number 800555.