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this culture among national women, thereby contributing to the future of

parliamentary life in the UAE. The outstanding experience of the two members

of the Council at the fifth session of the 2023 elections of the Federal National
Council and the achievements of Emirati women in the parliamentary life of the

country were also discussed.

Hashima Yasser Al-Afari and Aisha Khamis Al Dhanhani shared aspects of their

personal experiences from the fifth edition of the Federal National Council

elections, focusing on the motivations behind their parliamentary involvement,

and the challenges and success factors in their electoral campaigns. They also
highlighted their achievements within the Federal National Council. The session

served as an awareness-raising platform, emphasising the critical role played by

women parliamentary staff in discussing issues of concern to various segments

of the community, particularly women. The duo also shared the key skills that

should be developed to enhance the prospects for success for those aspiring to

participate in parliamentary life.

Additionally, Ahlam Al-Lamki highlighted the role of the General Women’s Union

in encouraging Emirati women to engage in parliamentary activities, in

cooperation with strategic partners, including the Ministry of State for Federal

National Council Affairs which serves as the National Elections Committee. The

Ministry is responsible for supervising all operational matters of the Committee,

including administrational, financial, and technical functions. As the session
concluded, Al-Lamki reiterated the commitment of the General Women's Union

to advance its efforts and initiatives to aid in the enhancement of the role of

Emirati women in political life, establishing political empowerment of women

as a fundamental pillar of the vision of the Emirati Union and a key focus of its

strategies.

The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs is dedicated to
implementing the political empowerment program. Through various initiatives,

they aim to prepare more engaging and influential citizens, familiarise

individuals with the workings of parliamentary life, and highlight the

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