Registration for FNC candidates to open later this month

The nomination process for Federal National Council elections will begin later this month, from August 15-18.

The National Elections Committee will set up nine registration centres across the UAE where potential candidates can put their names forward, state news agency Wam reported on Monday.

The FNC election is scheduled to take place on October 7.

Who can register?

Those hoping for a position on the council must meet certain criteria to be considered for election.

Potential candidates must be Emirati and a permanent resident of the emirate they hope to represent.

They must be at least…