In pictures: Final day for registration of FNC candidates

Accompanied by a registration organizer, Federal National Council candidate Radda al Monsouri walks with her son (center) to register for the FNC election on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, the last day of registration at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova/The National

FNC candidate Radda al Monsouri signs paperwork as she registers for the FNC elections at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova/The National

Salem bin Hashil al Ameri talks with his son Mohammed as he registers for the FNC elections at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova/The National

A police officer keeps a careful watch as candidates register to stand for the Federal National Council election on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Silvia Razgova/The National

FNC candidate Ahmed Mohammed al Suwaidi, an ADNOC technical assistant from Abu Dhabi, signs paperwork as he registers for the FNC elections. Silvia Razgova/The National

A candidate registers to stand in the Federal National Council election on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova/The National

Aisha Al Suwaidi checks her candidate package of documents after registering her candidacy in Dubai. Today was the last day to register for the FNC Election which will be held next month. Mike Young / The National

Candidate Ahmed Shakeri sits with election officials who answer any questions the candidate may have regarding the election. Mike Young / The National

Candidates on the final day of registration of candidates for the FNC elections in Dubai. A preliminary list of candidates for the elections will be announced on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Mike Young / The National