Sharjah Council Polls to Ensure People s Participation...

HE SHEIKH SULTAN BIN AHMED AL QASIMI REGISTERS AT SHARJAH MUNICIPALITY TO VOTE IN SHARJAH CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL POLLS; DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION EXTENDED UNTIL DEC 19

HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Centre (SMC), has underscored the historic nature of the upcoming Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) elections, urging voters to take part in the electoral and political process in order to have a say in the decision-making and development agenda of the emirate.

This came on the sidelines of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi's visit to the Sharjah Municipality today (Monday, December 14) to register himself for the SCC polls. The registration process for the SCC elections formally kicked off last week, on December 6, at the Sharjah Municipality and other dedicated centres in Sharjah City and in centres across the Emirate, including in Dhaid, Khorfakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn, Hamriya, Maliha, Madam and Al Bataeh.

Speaking on the occasion, HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi said that by introducing the voter registration process, a first in the region, which helps the electoral authorities monitor and conduct polls smoothly in accordance with the set norms and criteria, while ensuring voters' right to choose right representatives in a transparent manner, Sharjah has taken a bold step towards empowering its people and ensuring their participation in the decision-making process.

Pointing out that people are the critical stakeholders in elections to the highest decision-making body in Sharjah, the SMC Chairman urged voters in the emirate to make utmost use of this opportunity.

Also present on the occasion were HE Rashid Sultan Mohammed bin Tulai'ah, Chairman of Sharjah City Municipal Council, HE Tariq Al Naqbi, Director of Sharjah Media Centre, and other senior officials and members of media.

Meanwhile the deadline for registration for the SCC elections has been extended by two days, until December 19. It is important for voters to register themselves first in order to cast their vote and elect their candidates.

The SCC Electoral College has been divided into nine constituencies to ensure all citizens are able to register and vote for their respective candidates.

Elections to the Consultative Council have been held since 2006, and the process has undergone constant improvement and fine-tuning all these years to ensure people's empowerment and participation in the political process.

Registration centres across the emirate have remained open during weekdays and weekends and also both in the morning and evening to ensure no one is left out. Voters can also register for their immediate family members and relatives. Details about the SCC registration and voting process can be obtained by calling 80080000 or by visiting www.ccsharjah.gov.ae.

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