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.
Four injured in drone incident near Dubai International Airport
Four people have been injured after two drones fell near Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, the authorities announced, adding that air traffic continued without disruptions.
UAE responds to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
The UAE's air defence systems announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Wednesday.
Dubai extends truck movement permit to March 22
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have extended the 24/7 truck movement permit until the evening of Sunday, March 22.
UAE responds to new wave of missile threats
Authorities are urging the public to stay in a safe location as UAE defence systems respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
Four people have been injured after two drones fell near Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, the authorities announced, adding that air traffic continued without disruptions.
The UAE's air defence systems announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Wednesday.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have extended the 24/7 truck movement permit until the evening of Sunday, March 22.
