More than 100 women have so far applied to be candidates in this year's Federal National Council elections.
In total, 288 applications have been made by UAE nationals in the last two days.
Registrations opened on Sunday and will remain open until Thursday.
The National Elections Commission is set to announce the preliminary list of candidates on Sunday, August 25, before the final list is released on September 3.
Abu Dhabi Declaration agreed as UN crime congress opens
The Abu Dhabi Declaration was adopted on Saturday as the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
UAE allocates $10 million to fight Ebola outbreak in Africa
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the allocation of $10 million to support international efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa and strengthen healthcare systems in affected areas.
Dubai event prepares more than 10 million meals for Gaza
More than 10 million meals were prepared for people in Gaza during the "Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge" event at Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday, attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Abu Dhabi Police urges parents to ensure children use e-scooters safely
Abu Dhabi Police has urged parents to make sure children follow safety rules when using e-scooters and electric bicycles.
Dubai to ban trucks on key roads during 'peak hours'
Starting October 1, Dubai will introduce a complete ban or "peak hour" restrictions on truck movement on several key roads, based on "traffic corridor, area and congestion levels", with Emirates Road exempted from the decision.
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