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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Majlis Watani Itihadi (Federal National Council)
ELECTORAL SYSTEM

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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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