National Election Committee announces electoral college lists for FNC elections 2023

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National Election Committee (NEC) today announced the lists of the electoral college members from all emirates for the 2023 Federal National Council (FNC) elections, which features 398,879 members, marking an 18.1 per cent hike over the 2019 lists that included 337,738 Emirati electors. The representation of Emirati women in the electoral college for 2023 has increased by 51 per cent, compared to 49 per cent for men, the NEC said, adding that the electoral college lists have a significant representation of electors in the 21-40 age category (55 per cent), reflecting the crucial role of youth in the UAE's progress.

Those in the 21-30 age category and 31-40 age category account for 29.89 per cent and 25.11 per cent respectively of all electoral college members. «This allows a large number of young Emiratis across the UAE to participate in the elections and choose their representatives in FNC,» the NEC added.

In terms of geographical distribution, 126,779 members originate from Abu Dhabi, 73,181 members from Dubai, 72,946 members from Sharjah, 12,600 members from Ajman, 7,577 members from Umm Al Qaiwain, 62,197 members from Ras Al Khaimah and 43,559 members are from Fujairah. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs and Chairman of NEC affirmed that the unlimited support extended by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and the Rulers of the Emirates, constitutes the key cornerstone for developing the parliamentary experiment in the UAE.