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Candidates begin filing poll papers
The registration for candidacy to half of the Federal National Council's 40 seats began yesterday in all seven emirates, with members of the Electoral College coming in as early as 8am.
- Gulf News Report
- Published: 23:35 May 3, 2009
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Place of family registration solves nomination doubts
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Election Committee members greet candidates on first day
Election Committee members greet candidates on first day of registration
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Fujairah sees strong turnout for registration
Fujairah sees strong turnout for registration
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Candidates file papers for elections in Abu Dhabi
Candidates file papers for elections in Abu Dhabi
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'It's an interesting time, I'm very excited'
'It's an interesting time, I'm very excited'
Dubai: The registration for candidacy to half of the Federal National Council's 40 seats began yesterday in all seven emirates, with members of the Electoral College coming in as early as 8am.
The registration period will run until Wednesday.
Dr Anwar Mohammad Gargash, Minister of State for FNC Affairs and head of the National Election Committee, yesterday praised the response of the members.
"We have received positive feedback from the applicants on the first day of nominations, which gives us further momentum to lend more effort and ensure the success of the elections," he said.
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