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 updates laws on agriculture and wildlife protection
Over 2,400 volunteers support Dubai Police at New Year’s Eve events
Dubai to plant 20,000 trees honouring H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership
International Charity Organisation launches Kyrgyzstan winter aid campaign
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan: public beaches key to Dubai’s urban fabric
UAE and Ethiopia reaffirm strategic partnership during high-level talks
Federal decrees name leadership team for National Media Authority
Dubai Police issue warning over domestic worker recruitment scams
