43% Surge in Voter Registration for Sharjah Consultative Council Polls

false

AS MANY AS 35,595 CITIZENS REGISTER FOR THE SECOND DIRECT ELECTIONS

 The Higher Committee for the Sharjah Consultative Council elections has announced that the total number of male and female citizens registering for the nine electoral zones of the upcoming Sharjah Consultative Council elections has reached 35,595, a remarkable increase of 43% over the first direct elections held in 2015.

The Higher Committee extended its hearty congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and people of Sharjah on the completion of the registration process of eligible citizens in respective electoral zones and the remarkable success of the critical first stage, as demonstrated by the enthusiastic response and surge in registration percentage.

HE Dr Mansour Bin Nassar, Chairman of the Committee, said that the increase in the turnout of registrants is a sign of growing parliamentary awareness among the Emirate’s citizens of the importance of participation in the electoral process. It is also a testament to the success of the experiment since its beginning and its significant results, which benefit the people of Sharjah and their future in accordance with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Giving details about the participation of prospective voters, Bin Nassar said that Sharjah City stood first with 14,591 citizens registering themselves to vote. While the East Coast city of Khorfakkan came second with 7,053 registrants, Kalba registered 5,702 potential voters. Dibba Al Hisn and Al Dhaid registered 2,819 and 1,837 citizens for the upcoming polls. While Al Madam received 1,337 registrants, electoral zones of Maliha, Al Bataeh and Al Hamriyah enrolled 1,027, 665 and 564 citizens for voting.  

Bin Nassar expressed the Committee’s sincere thanks to all Sharjah citizens who responded to the call of national duty by registering their names in electoral bodies, which reflects their keenness to participate in creating a prosperous future for their children and in decision-making in a way that promotes the spirit of consultation and helps achieve national goals.