| Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Watani Itihadi / Federal National Council |
| Structure of parliament |
Unicameral |
| LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
| Electoral Law |
10 August 2006
Cabinet Order No (4 )of 2006, Last updated on 16 February 2011 (decree no. 2 of 2011) |
| Mode of designation |
indirectly elected 20
appointed 20 |
| Constituencies |
7 multi-member constituencies:
- 4 members each from Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- 3 members each from Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah
- 2 members each from Ajman, Fujairah and Umm al-Quwain |
| Voting system |
Majority:
Single Non-Transferable Vote (SNTV).
Each elector votes for one candidate in his/her Emirate.
Vacancies during the legislature are filled by the "next-in-line" candidate on the reserve list of the Emirate concerned.
Voting is not compulsory. |
| Voter requirements |
Requirements for membership of the Electoral College, a body which elects half (20) of the members of the Federal National Council:
- citizenship of the United Arab Emirates (including naturalized citizens)
- age: at least 25 years (the minimum age is decided by the ruler of each Emirate and may vary from one Emirate to another) |
| CANDIDATES |
| Eligibility |
Conditions vary in each of the seven Emirates
Condition for elected seats:
- membership of the Electoral College
General conditions:
- citizenship of the United Arab Emirates (including naturalized citizens)
- age: at least 25 years (the minimum age is decided by the ruler of each Emirate and may vary from one Emirate to another)
- Permanent residence in the Emirate in which the candidate is standing for election to the Federal National Council
- literacy
- good reputation |
| Incompatibilities |
- any public post in the Federal Government, including ministerial posts |
| Candidacy requirements |
- nomination by qualified electors
- deposit of 1,000 Emirati dirhams (non-reimbursable) |
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