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.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed meets UAE students studying in Germany
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with UAE students studying at universities in Germany, as part of his state visit to the country.
UAE foils two cross-border people-smuggling operations
UAE authorities have foiled two cross-border people-smuggling operations, preventing the illegal entry of 18 individuals and stopping an attempt to smuggle a wanted foreign national out of the country.
Sheikh Abdullah holds talks with Kuwait and Bahrain's FMs
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone discussions with his counterparts in Kuwait and Bahrain, national news agency Wam reported on Friday.
UAE to invest 40 billion euros in Germany to deepen economic ties
The UAE has announced plans to invest 40 billion euros in Germany, targeting key sectors including industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy.
