Friday 19 / December / 2025
Almost 300 people were found begging during the holy month of Ramadan, with the majority of arrests made in the governorate of Dhofar.
Ministry of Social Development revealed that this year’s Ramadan saw a series of anti-begging campaigns which resulted in 281 arrests.
"Although beggars are mostly concentrated in Muscat throughout the year, during Khareef season and in Ramadan, the number of beggars in Dhofar increases much more compared to other governorates.” - Mohammed Al Mamari, Director of Social Development in Muscat
Out of all the beggars, 112 were found in Dhofar, 107 in Muscat, 39 in the North and South of Al Batinah governorate, 14 in Al Buraimi and nine in Al Dhahirah.
