Nov 14, 2012
A study of 200 students at UAE University found that nearly 80 percent of them could not name their Deputy Prime Minister, and only a little more than half knew who the Ruler of Sharjah was. Read Article UAE students urged to participate in politics
Oct 08, 2012
Lack of public awareness is cited as FNC officials agree that appointments bring balance to council and can fill gaps in expertise Read Article UAE's Federal National Council: why we need appointed members
Jul 11, 2012
Minister of State for FNC Affairs tells council to go through him when they can't properly obtain information. Read Article Quicker data promised to FNC
Jun 20, 2012
FNC member insists classing rise of up to 45 per cent as basic pay would let Emiratis retire more comfortably, and make room for new jobseekers, but the Minister of State for Financial Affairs says it would cost the Government billions in pensions. Read Article Emiratis to get National Day payrise as benefits not basic salary
Mar 13, 2012
More than a third of candidates running for FNC office did not have university degrees, and only four of those were elected. Read Article Voters sought high degree of talent
Mar 06, 2012
Report by the National Election Committee helps to answer the key question on the minds of ministers after September's FNC elections: why did turnout plummet to just 28 per cent? Read Article Election turnout dropped highest among women and youth, report says
Mar 06, 2012
With a Dh2m cap in place, the biggest-spending candidate, who spent Dh1,578,092 on the campaign, was in Abu Dhabi Read Article Candidates spent Dh54m on FNC campaign, report shows
Feb 28, 2012
Yesterday, FNC members past and present had a chance to meet and talk during a ceremony honouring the work of previous councils. Read Article Past FNC members tell of life out of public eye
Jan 22, 2012
Educators at a seminar concerning government initiatives for women's empowerment in the UAE said women must take a more proactive role in ensuring societal equality with men. Read Article Women urged to fight for their rights
Nov 16, 2011
UAE President urges members of the 40-strong council to live up to the "high hopes and expectations" set as they fulfill an "arduous responsibility". Read Article Sheikh Khalifa formally opens new FNC session
