The members, half of whom are women, represent the UAE population. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each while Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah each have six. Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four apiece
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, opened the first session of the new Federal National Council term in Abu Dhabi on November 6. All photos: Wam
Sheikh Mohammed said the council has established a new milestone in the journey of empowerment
The 18th legislative term was inaugurated in the presence of the Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, a number of sheikhs, senior civil and military officials, and members of the country’s diplomatic corps
Twenty of the 40-member Emirati parliamentary group were elected last month, with the others appointed by the Rulers of each emirate
The members, half of whom are women, represent the UAE population. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each while Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah each have six. Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four apiece
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, opened the first session of the new Federal National Council term in Abu Dhabi on November 6. All photos: Wam
Sheikh Mohammed said the council has established a new milestone in the journey of empowerment
The 18th legislative term was inaugurated in the presence of the Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, a number of sheikhs, senior civil and military officials, and members of the country’s diplomatic corps
Twenty of the 40-member Emirati parliamentary group were elected last month, with the others appointed by the Rulers of each emirate
The members, half of whom are women, represent the UAE population. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each while Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah each have six. Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four apiece