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Up to Dh500,000 fine, jail: UAE sets strict penalties for collecting donations without licence
Feb 23, 2026
collecting donations for unregistered or unlicensed entities is a criminal offence. those found guilty of establishing, managing or supervising a website to solicit donations without an approved licence face imprisonment and fines ranging from Dh200,000 to Dh500,000.
Source: gulfnews.com