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.
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UAE aid ship for Gaza reaches Egypt
A UAE humanitarian ship carrying more than 7,300 tonnes of aid for Gaza has arrived at Al Arish Port in Egypt, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, officials said on Wednesday.
UAE raises private-sector minimum wage for Emiratis to AED6,000
The UAE has announced an increase in the minimum wage for Emiratis working in the private sector, raising it to AED6,000 per month from January 1.
Dubai fully prepared for massive New Year’s Eve celebrations
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