More than 100 women have so far applied to be candidates in this year's Federal National Council elections.
In total, 288 applications have been made by UAE nationals in the last two days.
Registrations opened on Sunday and will remain open until Thursday.
The National Elections Commission is set to announce the preliminary list of candidates on Sunday, August 25, before the final list is released on September 3.
Dubai sets target to double media sector’s GDP contribution
Dubai is setting bold goals for its media industry, with plans to double the sector’s contribution to the emirate’s GDP — from 1.4 per cent to 3 per cent by 2033.
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues major aid push to Gaza
The UAE’s Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues to deliver large-scale humanitarian support to the Palestinian people.
Dubai rolls out awareness push to curb excessive honking
Dubai Police are rolling out a campaign aimed at curbing unnecessary honking.
Sheikh Abdullah holds bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago FM
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held bilateral with Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago in Abu Dhabi.
