Winners reaction

With a high voter turnout in both emirates, members of the Electoral College from Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah made their voices heard in the second round of the first nationwide elections.

The seven winners expressed both surprise and delight at being elected.

"I did not expect to win, but this is the will of the people who elected me and it is a responsibility and I hope that I live up to it." - Hussain Al Sha'afar, Winner from Dubai

"Through the FNC, I hope to improve on the development that is currently taking place in the UAE." - Jamal Al Hai,
Winner from Dubai

"We are new to the FNC and hope to learn about the role of the Council and its processes ... so we can implement our programmes." - Khalid Ali Ahmad Obaid Bin Zayed,
Winner from Dubai

"I am very happy, but I would have liked to have seen a woman win a seat. This is not only for us, but for all of the UAE." - Sultan Saqr Al Suwaidi, Winner from Dubai

"My victory is the outcome of 15 years of dedicated work in the health sector in the emirate." - Abdullah Ahmad Salem Al Han Al Shehi, Winner from Ras Al Khaimah

"This election is a transitional stage that will be followed by a new stage in which Emiratis will see direct voting." - Abdul Rahim Abdul Latif Abdullah Al Shahin, Winner from Ras Al Khaimah

"The FNC elections were conducted in the UAE in the most professional way, setting an example for the entire world." - Yousuf Obaid Ali Bin Eisa Al Nuaimi, Winner from Ras Al Khaimah