The National Elections Commission (NEC) announced yesterday the start of the registration process for members of electoral bodies wishing to run for the fourth round of the elections of the Federal National Council, which will continue until next Thursday.

During the first day, the Committee received applications for registration in the registration centers, which were distributed to all emirates. In Abu Dhabi, applications were received in a number of centers, namely the headquarters of the Committee of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Floor 2, and in Al Ain in the Chairman's Hall. Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium and Al Dhafra at Madinat Zayed City. The number of applications reached 52. In Dubai, applications were received at the Hatta (CD) Hall in the Dubai World Trade Center, where 21 applications were received. In Sharjah, applications were submitted to candidates in Hall (1) of the Advisory Council of the Emirate of Sharjah. 47 applications were registered.

In the emirate of Ajman, applications were received at the Sheikh Humaid Hall in Ajman Museum and seven applications were received. Applications were received in Umm Al Quwain at the Social Development Center, and 13 applications were registered. In Ras Al Khaimah, applications were received in the Great Hall of the Cultural Center, and 28 applications were registered. In Fujairah, applications were received at Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 8th floor, and 26 applications were registered.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs, member of the National Elections Committee and Chairman of the Electoral Management Committee, Tariq Hilal Lootah, stressed the importance of the participation of the sons of the state in the electoral process «whether to run or encourage qualified people to run or through the process of voting on the ballot Real support for the right candidates to take responsibility ».

Lootah praised the ease of the procedures and the high readiness of the UAE committees. During a tour of a number of candidate registration centers in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, he also praised the prominent role played by the specialized teams in the National Election Commission and the Emirates Committees teams to raise awareness of the importance of participation in the electoral process.

According to the election timetable, the committee will announce the preliminary list of candidates on 25 August, immediately followed by the three-day appeal period. On September 1, the committee announces its response to objections to candidates.

The final list of candidates will be announced on 3 September, beginning on 4 September the period of submission of the names of candidates' agents, subject to the conditions governing this in the executive instructions.

I came to the registration center before working hours

The first application for «NBK» in Abu Dhabi .. submitted by a woman

The Abu Dhabi Emirate Election Commission saw an early influx of candidates wishing to run

Ashraf Jamal, Abu Dhabi / A potential candidate registered the first application in the electoral center of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as she made sure to be inside the headquarters of the center before it officially opens its doors about half an hour.

The candidate - who will participate in the elections for the second consecutive term - that she decided to run again after gaining the experience and culture necessary to achieve aspirations to fill one of the seats contested, calling on women to participate effectively in the elections.

The Abu Dhabi Emirate Election Commission witnessed an early arrival of citizens wishing to stand for election, who went to the main electoral headquarters before the official working hours (8 am), where the attendance of five persons wishing to run, including three women, was registered with the opening of the official candidacy door. Later, a large number of citizens wishing to stand for office were present.

During a tour of the electoral center, Saif Ali Al Qubaisi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Emirate Commission for the Elections of the Federal National Council, confirmed that there is a high turnout in the registration process for candidates from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in its three offices, in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. According to the instructions issued by the National Elections Commission.

He said that the Abu Dhabi Committee has been keen to provide advanced technical systems to facilitate the registration process, in addition to the allocation of qualified staff to meet the requirements of candidates.

The potential candidate, Buthaina Salem Al-Qubaisi, who is participating in the elections for the second consecutive term, confirmed that she decided to run again after gaining the experience and culture necessary to achieve her aspirations to fill one of the competing seats, calling on women to participate effectively in this election wedding.

Amina Al Mazrouei, a social responsibility specialist at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, also registered for the first time, saying that the decision to increase the representation of women in parliament to 50% was the main motivation for her candidacy.

Nasser Al-Awadhi Al-Menhali, former Director General of Residency and Federal Citizenship, praised the efforts of the National Election Commission for organizing the registration of candidates.

In turn, Rashid Hamoud Al Mansouri, 40, stressed that his candidacy comes within the framework of keenness to participate in the march of the National Council, whose powers are expanded thanks to the vision of wise leadership and the role of the Council in developing and advancing the state of development.

As for Mubarak Salem al-Atshan, he said that «the motive for my candidacy is to participate actively in the process of development, the nation did not fail with us, and we as citizens to give back and gratitude to him».

Dr. Huda Al Matrooshi expressed her happiness to run in the National Assembly elections, noting that women in the UAE enjoy leadership support.

Lily Al-Awadi, who works for ADNOC, also praised the role of the National Elections Commission in introducing candidates to the rights and duties of each of them, and the staff of the electoral center to facilitate their procedures and answer their questions about the elections.

The potential candidate, Dr. Mubarak bin Hamad bin Marzouq Al Ameri, said that “the facilities and services provided by the Abu Dhabi Commission for those wishing to run are five-star services”, expressing his pride in participating in this democratic electoral wedding, which would elect members representing the UAE nationals in the National Assembly. Federal to discuss issues of interest to the homeland and citizen.

The potential candidate Abdulrahman Ali Zaabi (43 years) expressed his joy at the completion of registration in a short time of four minutes, and the spacious reception and professionalism of the staff of the Commission, which contributed to the reduction of time and effort.

Smallest filter

The potential candidate, Hazza Al Mansouri, who is the youngest candidate on the first day (30 years), praised the procedures followed in registering the candidates, describing them as easy and simple, as it took no more than five minutes, from receiving the candidate at the gate of the headquarters and welcoming him, until the successful completion of the registration process. .

Potential candidate Salem Mubarak al-Amiri, 58, a businessman, said that the country's democratic experience deserves praise and pride for the significant development in the electoral process year after year.

Early propaganda

Candidates who were registered yesterday refused to disclose their electoral programs, stressing that they will start announcing them as of September 8, in accordance with the instructions of the National Election Commission, while other candidates have begun to talk about the contents of their programs, but officials of the Emirate Committee directed them to abide by the executive instructions that Control the electoral process, and not to disclose their programs until the date of the propaganda campaigns.

Large turnout in Sharjah and Ajman

Candidate Nida Al Raisi accompanies her children to run for the National elections in the Emirate of Sharjah. From the source

Mohammed Al Rifai, Sharjah / Sharjah - The first day of the National Council elections committee in Sharjah and Ajman witnessed a large turnout of citizens, especially women, to run for the National Assembly elections, stressing that the registration procedures were smooth and fast, and did not face any obstacles during the registration process.

A large number of women have registered to run in Sharjah, and the first application to run in the elections was called a citizen, while a female candidate was presented with her children.

Issa Saif Bin Handal, Chairman of the Sharjah National Election Committee, said that the early hours witnessed a large turnout and distinguished participation from women, pointing out that the committee was keen to provide all facilities to register candidates.

He added that the registration process takes a few minutes, pointing out that there is a clear turnout of women, after giving women 50% of the seats of the Federal National Council, which will promote competition among women in this session.

Candidate Aisha Al-Bairaq confirmed to the Emirates Today that she applied to run in the National Council this year after the success of her experience in the Consultative Council, noting that she aspires to contest these elections in order to meet the call of the nation and his government, pointing out that the process of participation from her point of view has become a duty to Everyone, especially those with experience in parliamentary work.

The candidate Saif Matar Abdullah Al-Musafri, that all the registration procedures in the Sharjah Committee was easy, easy and did not take long, but was welcomed and welcomed by members of the Committee, and inform the candidate with information and answers to any inquiry or question.

He pointed out that there are many incentives that led him to contest elections this year, the most important, the desire to participate in the democratic experience, and to benefit from the experience gained through participation.

Former FNC member and current candidate Aisha Salem Bin Samnouh said that she has applied for the second time to serve the nation and her desire to highlight the role of women and enhance their status and activate them further.

Candidate Nidaa al-Raisi, who came with her children, confirmed that her children insisted on coming with her to encourage her and to be one of the first people to stand beside her to enrich the spirit of participation in the elections, noting that her family encouraged her to move forward in this unique experience, pointing out that she ran To benefit from the parliamentary process at all stages.

In addition, the Ajman National Committee for the FNC elections came to its first day. Citizens wishing to stand for election to the headquarters of the Ajman National Museum since 8 am, and no woman ran for election.

The candidates confirmed the ease and speed of registration procedures and the excellent organization in the registration process.

The candidate Saleh Saeed Al Matrooshi, said he is running for the first time, and seeks through his candidacy to serve the country and the citizen, and the need for the Council to the presence of highly qualified people, as he has the experience to qualify to run in the elections.

He added that he was certain of the step he had made through his candidacy, not only to carry out membership, but also to represent Musharraf for the emirate of Ajman and the state in general. The candidate Mohammed bin Ali Rahma, the candidacy and progress to the elections of the National Council a great honor for any citizen and citizenship, and he is running for the second time, pointing out that his goal is to get more high-quality services provided by the state in Ajman, and achieve the demands of many citizens.

The Chairman of the Electoral Commission in the Emirate of Ajman, Rashid Abdulrahman bin Jubran Al Suwaidi, said that the Commission did not face any difficulty in registering candidates, pointing out that the early hours of registration witnessed a turnout of candidates, while the turnout ranged between average and good until the closing of registration at 3 pm.

Tariq Lootah: Our electoral experience is becoming more mature

Lootah inspects a number of candidate registration centers in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Photograph by Eric Arazas

Secretary of State for Federal National Council Affairs and Deputy Chairman of the National Election Commission, Tariq Lootah, said: “The electoral experience is evolving considerably in many aspects, especially technology. The electronic payment mechanism (e-Dirham) is linked to the Ministry of Finance, in addition to the work teams in the UAE have become sufficient experience, both in the administration or in the election process ».

He added that «the candidacy needs requirements, like any other procedure for transactions in government departments and institutions, if the applicant does not meet the conditions and documents required by the National Elections Commission through various means, can not accept his papers only after they meet», pointing out that the certificate A medical examination of the candidate is not among the documents required to complete his registration.

He pointed out that the process of registration of candidates extends until next Thursday, pointing out that «the next stage to register candidates is to vote in diplomatic missions outside the country, and then the early elections, followed by the day of the presidential vote on the fifth of next October».

For his part, the Chairman of the Dubai Election Committee, Ahmed bin Humaidan, that the process of registration of candidates goes through several steps, starting to make sure that the name of the applicant within the electoral commission, through the identity card, and then review the required papers of each candidate, and then a step Fees required in e-Dirham (AED 1000), followed by registration of the required data, and then print the form to complete some of the data handwritten and signed, indicating that the process of nomination does not take more than seven minutes per candidate, if the applicant to fill the required papers.

He pointed out that the staff of the Committee began their work from the first hours of the morning of the first day of the candidacy, before the start of official working hours from 8 am and continued registration until 3 pm, calling on those wishing to run to speed up the registration process, and not to postpone it to the last day, in anticipation of any emergency, Whether incomplete or other papers, pointing out that some of those who wished to run in the last session did not register because of their review of the electoral commission for registration on the last day, with not completing their papers.

He expected the turnout of women to be a great candidate for this session, starting from the determination of 50% of the seats allocated for election in the Emirate of Dubai for women, and 50% for men, within the framework of the decision issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to increase the representation of women in Federal National Council by 50%.

On the other hand, the candidate Osama Ahmed Al-Shafar, that the nomination process in the Dubai Committee for the elections of the Federal National Council, going smoothly, praising the good organization and outstanding performance provided by the members of the Committee for those wishing to run.

He stated that his candidacy came out of his keenness to serve his country and society, looking forward to be an active element among the members of the Council to carry out its legislative, supervisory and diplomatic tasks to serve the country and citizens.

Noura Saif Al Muhairi, the candidate, said that the registration process took only a few minutes, which confirms the great experience of the team at the Dubai Federal National Election Commission in managing the registration of candidates.

26 applications for candidacy for the «National» elections in Fujairah

Sumaya Al Hammadi, Fujairah , Chairman of the Federal National Council Election Committee in Fujairah, Major General Mohammed bin Ghanim Al Kaabi, confirmed that the Fujairah Emirate Committee enables candidates to clear their transactions easily and quickly, pointing out that 26 citizens filed applications for candidacy during the first day of the new session. Including seven females. He pointed out that «the female component was a big difference in registration during the first day, expecting the arrival of a large number of women in the coming days.

Mohammed Rashid Mohammed Al Hefiti, a retired brigadier from the Sakkam area in Fujairah, said he was keen to be one of the first to register to serve the country and the citizen.

Candidate Shaimaa Al-Yamahi, a housewife, could not hide her happiness while registering for the candidacy, noting that the elections will be an arena where all societal groups will meet with their different vision, goals and testimonies, but it is more worthy to represent the citizen.

The two former members of the National Assembly, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Yamahi and Mohammed Rashid Al-Saridi, said that they will submit my candidacy application because the accumulation of experience helps the member to serve his country and his region and to be a trusted voice for the people.

Wafa Ahmed Al-Antali, a university professor from the Dibba Al Fujairah region, said: `` The status of women is reserved for our leadership and there must be a young woman from Fujairah who represents this ancient emirate and reaches her voice to the responsible authorities, who will contribute to solving the problems she faces. ''

For his part, Ahmed Mohammed al-Zyoudi, an officer in the Ministry of Interior, a resident of the area against us, that he has been preparing to run for two years, praising the easy procedures in the registration process.

Umm Al Quwain Committee: 50% of the candidates of the first day .. Women

Umm Al Quwain - The Umm Al Quwain Emirate Commission for the Federal National Council elections began yesterday, receiving the nomination papers of members of electoral bodies wishing to run for membership in the Federal National Council 2019 on the first day, where the number of 13 candidates, including six women.

The Chairman of the Committee, Advisor Rashid Juma Al Ali, said that the Committee opened its doors on time, and closed the door for acceptance of applications on time, and that it received the papers of candidates who submitted to it after they meet the required conditions and documents.

He explained that the role of the committee is to receive the nomination forms after confirming the availability of the required legal conditions in the candidate, which include the need to have the required documents such as the identity card issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality, and a summary of registration, and a certificate of criminal investigation addressed to the National Elections Commission, in addition to Registration fees.