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.
UAE makes rail history as first passenger train arrives in Abu Dhabi
The UAE has made history as the first passenger train from Fujairah arrived in Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City Station at 7:15 am on Tuesday.
UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban for citizens
Starting June 29, UAE nationals can resume travel to Lebanon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced, lifting earlier restrictions.
UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syria
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Quneitra and Daraa in Syria.
Jumeirah Beach 2 awarded historic Gold Accessibility Certification
Jumeirah Beach 2 has become Dubai's first beach to be awarded a Gold Accessibility Certification from the World Disability Union.
