Almost 80,000 people took part in the Federal National Council Elections 2015. According to national news agency WAM, women represented 48 per cent of total voters. There were three stages in the process, starting with polls at UAE embassies around the world, then an early voting period, followed by yesterday’s Election Day. 330 candidates contested the elections, including 74 women, and the results will be declared on October 11.
UAE, Brazil Presidents discuss bilateral ties, strategic partnership
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of sectors under the two nations’ strategic partnership.
UAE field hospital in Gaza hosts WHO delegation
The UAE field hospital in Gaza has received a delegation from the World Health Organisation to review the medical services being provided to Palestinian patients.
UAE activates new system to end monopoly on medical products
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has activated a new mechanism aimed at ending monopolies on medical products in the UAE.
UAE rolls out 3-year academic calendar for universities
The UAE has approved the academic calendar for the next three years, covering 2026 to 2029, for all public and private higher education institutions.
