Almost 80,000 people took part in the Federal National Council Elections 2015. According to national news agency WAM, women represented 48 per cent of total voters. There were three stages in the process, starting with polls at UAE embassies around the world, then an early voting period, followed by yesterday’s Election Day. 330 candidates contested the elections, including 74 women, and the results will be declared on October 11.
UAE supports Albania forest fires under President directives
Following the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a number of specialised teams have arrived at the Albanian capital of Tirana to support urgent response operations combatting forest fires.
UAE expresses solidarity with Lebanon over military camp explosion
The UAE has extended its condolences and solidarity with Lebanon over victims of a military facility explosion in the Tyre district in southern Lebanon.
Abdullah bin Zayed sends condolences over Ghana helicopter crash
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, offered his condolences over the victims of the recent military helicopter crash during a phone call with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ghana Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Sharjah Ruler unveils decent living grant for some Emirati families
Sharjah has announced a "decent living grant" to help Emirati families live better with an aim to increase their monthly income to AED 17,500.
UAE continues airdrops, delivers 540 tonnes of food aid to Gaza
The UAE has continued its humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, carrying out the 68th airdrop of aid on Sunday under the 'Birds of Goodness' operation.
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