ABU DHABI // More than 250 candidates have so far filed applications to run in the Federal National Council elections.
The National Election Committee received 259 candidate nominations, including 52 from women, for the elections. Registration opened at centres across the country on Sunday.
The committee will declare a preliminary list of candidates on August 23 and a final list on August 31. Candidates may request withdrawal of their nominations no later than September 14.
Citizens can ensure their names are on the Electoral College list by visiting the committee’s website at www.uaenec.ae or contacting the committee call centre on 600 500 005, reported the state news agency, Wam.
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