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Donating to charity in the UAE? Beware of these fines for illegal donations

Jail, up to Dh500,000 fine for violating the UAE’s law on regulating donations

Published: August 05, 2022 11:45 Zainab Husain, Features Writer

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Dubai: If you are thinking of donating to charity or organising a fundraiser for a worthy cause, it is important to be aware of UAE’s laws that regulate donations. — If you want a detailed explanation on the law and the list of authorized charities in the UAE, visit this link here: https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/1.1647492094396 Image Credit: Pexels

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Charitable activities in the UAE are regulated by Federal Decree-Law No. 3 of 2021 on Regulating Donations, which stipulates the rules and guidelines that should be adhered to when raising funds. — Image Credit: Pexels

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Not only does the law protect contributors against exploitation, it also ensures that the donations reach the intended beneficiaries. — Image Credit: Pexels

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On August 3, the UAE’s Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) raised awareness on the fines and penalties that people face, if they fail to adhere to these regulations, by posting a video on their official Twitter page. — MOCD is the authority that licenses charities to carry out fundraising activities. Image Credit: Pexels

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1. Imprisonment and a minimum fine of Dh100,000 and a maximum fine of Dh500,000, or one of these two penalties. — Image Credit: Pexels

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2. The penalty is doubled in case of recurrence. 3. The court shall order the confiscation of all the collected donations or funds raised. — Image Credit: Gulf News

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As per MOCD’s official website, you face the penalties listed above for the following cases: 1. Whoever collects or receives donations, grants or subsidies from any person or entity outside the UAE, unless in compliance with … — Image Credit: Pexels

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… the regulations and procedures stipulated by the law. 2. An individual or entity that trades in donated funds or engaged in financial speculation, or the distribution of revenues among the members or employees … — Image Credit: Gulf News

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public morals, any act that may encourage sectarian, ethnic, racial, religious, or cultural disputes or any illegal purpose according to the enforced legal legislations in the UAE, whereas the penalty or fine is doubled in the case of recurrence. — Image Credit: Pexels

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If you do wish to donate to charity, and want to ensure that you are always dealing with registered organisations in the UAE, follow the link in the caption for a list of charities you can connect with. — List of organisations authorised to collect and receive donations in the UAE: gulfnews.com/1.1647492094396 Image Credit: Pexels

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