Locals hail Sharjah poll move as a great step - Khaleej Times

Quote: Al Abdouli said: “We are looking forward to having elected members in all of our councils, including the Federal National Council. We hope the elections will take place giving nationals the opportunity to directly practice democracy.” He stressed the importance of gender equality in nominating candidates for the elections as women are as knowledgeable as men in many fields and have an excellent grasp of family and neighbourhood-related problems. “Ignoring women would be unjustified,” Al Abdouli said.