{
  "id": 18473178,
  "title": "Dubai Police arrest 34 over 33 illegal nurseries putting children at risk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dubai-police-arrest-34-over-33-illegal-nurseries-putting-children-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T08:51:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-police-arrest-34-over-33-illegal-nurseries-putting-children-at-risk-1.500738277"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai Police have arrested 34 individuals for operating 33 unlicensed nurseries across the emirate, posing risks to children's well-being. These illegal facilities, some located within residential buildings, failed to meet hygiene and safety standards, potentially exposing children to neglect and abuse. The nurseries operated without proper design or equipment for childcare, often targeting low-income families by advertising cheaper options. The arrests resulted from field inspections and joint operations with Dubai Municipality, the Community Development Authority, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Dubai Police emphasized that these facilities were in unsuitable locations, lacked hygiene, and had no safety measures, putting children's health and safety at risk. Parents were warned not to prioritize cost over the safety and security of their children and advised to verify the licenses of childcare providers before enrolling their kids. The police urged community members to report any suspicious activities related to unlicensed nurseries through the Dubai Police call centre or their website.",
  "summary": "Dubai Police have arrested 34 people for running 33 unlicensed nurseries across the emirate, including facilities operating inside residential buildings that failed to meet basic hygiene and safety standards, putting children at risk of neglect and abuse. The illegal nurseries were operating from premises not designed or equipped for childcare, with some allegedly exploiting residential units to…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/police-arrest-36-suspects-in-niger-state",
        "published": "2026-11-06T09:27:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Dubai Police shut down 33 illegal nurseries operating in residential buildings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dubai-police-shut-down-33-illegal-nurseries-operating-in-residential",
        "published": "2026-11-06T09:48:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}