The National Elections Committee (NEC) has announced that potential candidates for the Federal National Council (FNC) elections could register from August 15-18.
The committee said that those on the electoral lists could apply for candidacy by completing an online form, which is available on the committee's website and smart application.
Applicants must ensure that they complete the registration process with the UAE Pass digital identity.
If registration is not possible through the website or the smart application, candidates can apply in person or through an authorised representative with a special power of attorney at their emirate’s electoral committee, which will list their names in the electoral list.
Each emirate's committee will receive candidacy forms after verifying the applicant's compliance with the required legal conditions.
The forms will then be submitted to the NEC through the Elections Management Committee for approval.
The NEC will open registration through its website and smart application from August 15 at 8:00 am until August 18 at 16:00.
Candidate registration centres will also receive applications during the same period from 8:00 am to 04:00 pm.
Candidacy conditions
Must be a citizen of the UAE and a permanent resident of the emirate they seek to represent in the FNC.
Must be registered in the electoral list of the emirate they seek to represent in the FNC.
Must be at least 25 years of age by the end of the nomination period.
Must have a full legal capacity.
Must have a good reputation and conduct and must not have been convicted of a felony unless they have been rehabilitated under the law.
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