Publication Date:
Tue, 2006-12-12 03:00
ABU DHABI, 12 December 2006 — The National Election Committee (NEC) announced that 17 candidates have withdrawn from the upcoming Federal National Council (FNC) Elections set to take place on the Dec. 16, 18 and 20, this year.
No candidates have withdrawn their nomination in Abu Dhabi and Ajman. While five candidates in Dubai, four in Sharjah, three each in Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain and two in Fujairah have withdrawn from the elections.
Electoral College (EC) members will elect half of the FNC members while the rest of the members will be appointed by the rulers.
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