An Emirati voter in front of a polling station in Dubai. EPA
Candidate Maryam Bin Thaniah (R) celebrates after winning one of the seats for the Emirate of Dubai during the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidate Maryam Bin Thaniah celebrates after winning one of the seats for the Emirate of Dubai during the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidates wait for the announcement of the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidate Maryam Bin Thaniah (C) celebrates after winning one of the seats for the Emirate of Dubai during the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidates wait for the announcement of the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidates wait for the announcement of the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
'I get very upset when I go to places and see people with special needs sitting doing nothing,' she said as the cast her vote for a candidate running in Fujairah, who she hopes will fight for better job opportunities for those with disabilities. Victor Besa / The National
Jawaher Kardali, Asma Al Baloushi and Muna Kardali cast their vote at RAK Exhibition Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
Federal National Council speaker Amal Al Qubaisi votes in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Victor Besa / The National
Friends greet each other before entering the hall to cast their votes. Victor Besa / The National
A voter smiles after casting her vote at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Saturday. Victor Besa / The National
Ras Al Khaimah police band performs as voting opens at RAK Exhibition Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
Voters at the polling booths at RAK Exhibition Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
Aiysha Al Shahhi holds a flower given to her by election officials at RAK Exhibition Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
Saturday is the main day of voting but many took part in early voting between Tuesday and Thursday. Pawan Singh / The National
A voter in a wheelchair is helped to the polling booths. Pawan Singh / The National
FNC volunteers at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Saturday. Victor Besa / The National
RAK Police Band Performing during the FNC Election Voting held at RAK Exhibition Centre in RAK. Pawan Singh
Ayesha Al Shahhi, 48, was offered a free scarf and a flower upon arrival. Pawan Singh
Voting started across the UAE, including Abu Dhabi's National Exhibition Centre, at 8am. Victor Besa / The National
FNC organisers stand ready to assist voters at the floor. Victor Besa / The National
FNC organisers stand ready to assist voters at the floor. Victor Besa / The National
FNC organisers stand ready to assist voters at the floor. Victor Besa / The National
An Emirati woman votes by electronic voting system at a polling centre in Dubai. EPA
An Emirati man votes by electronic voting system in Dubai. EPA
A polling station during fourth session of Federal National Council elections in Dubai. EPA
An Emirati voter in front of a polling station in Dubai. EPA
Candidate Maryam Bin Thaniah (R) celebrates after winning one of the seats for the Emirate of Dubai during the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidate Maryam Bin Thaniah celebrates after winning one of the seats for the Emirate of Dubai during the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidates wait for the announcement of the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidate Maryam Bin Thaniah (C) celebrates after winning one of the seats for the Emirate of Dubai during the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidates wait for the announcement of the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
Candidates wait for the announcement of the fourth session of Federal National Council elections at a polling station in Dubai, UAE. EPA
'I get very upset when I go to places and see people with special needs sitting doing nothing,' she said as the cast her vote for a candidate running in Fujairah, who she hopes will fight for better job opportunities for those with disabilities. Victor Besa / The National
Jawaher Kardali, Asma Al Baloushi and Muna Kardali cast their vote at RAK Exhibition Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
Federal National Council speaker Amal Al Qubaisi votes in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Victor Besa / The National
Friends greet each other before entering the hall to cast their votes. Victor Besa / The National
A voter smiles after casting her vote at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Saturday. Victor Besa / The National
Ras Al Khaimah police band performs as voting opens at RAK Exhibition Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
Voters at the polling booths at RAK Exhibition Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
Aiysha Al Shahhi holds a flower given to her by election officials at RAK Exhibition Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
Saturday is the main day of voting but many took part in early voting between Tuesday and Thursday. Pawan Singh / The National
A voter in a wheelchair is helped to the polling booths. Pawan Singh / The National
FNC volunteers at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Saturday. Victor Besa / The National
RAK Police Band Performing during the FNC Election Voting held at RAK Exhibition Centre in RAK. Pawan Singh
Ayesha Al Shahhi, 48, was offered a free scarf and a flower upon arrival. Pawan Singh
Voting started across the UAE, including Abu Dhabi's National Exhibition Centre, at 8am. Victor Besa / The National
FNC organisers stand ready to assist voters at the floor. Victor Besa / The National
FNC organisers stand ready to assist voters at the floor. Victor Besa / The National
FNC organisers stand ready to assist voters at the floor. Victor Besa / The National
An Emirati woman votes by electronic voting system at a polling centre in Dubai. EPA
An Emirati man votes by electronic voting system in Dubai. EPA
A polling station during fourth session of Federal National Council elections in Dubai. EPA
An Emirati voter in front of a polling station in Dubai. EPA
