Riyadh: The Ministry of Interior has affirmed that begging is prohibited in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of the justifications. Anyone who practices begging, incites others, agrees with them, or assists them in any way will be subject to imprisonment, a fine, and deportation for non-Saudis, except for the spouse of a Saudi citizen or children of a Saudi mother, after completing the imposed penalty in the Kingdom.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the ministry urged everyone not to deal with beggars or provide them with money in any form, and to ensure that donations are directed to those in need through official charitable platforms and licensed entities.

It also called on the public to report cases of begging by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom's regions. All reports will be handled with complete confidentiality, and the informant will bear no liability.