UAE- Want to express loyalty with actions not words: FNC candidate

9/9/2015 11:49:13 PM

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)Gone are the days when men used to dominate the political scene in the country. With the women empowerment programme launched by the President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan women have come a long way.

The programme and the untiring support of Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak wife of the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan have inspired Federal National Council (FNC) candidate Mariam Al Nuaimi to contest the elections.

Al Nuaimi was recently in the news for being the first person to submit credentials for the FNC elections.

PROFILE: MARIAM AL NUAIMI > Education: Post-graduate in media studies

> Profession: Advisor to undersecretary of Ministry of Public Works

> Experience: 20 years in media and community service

Hoping to represent Sharjah the advisor to undersecretary of Ministry of Public Works knows her political and constitutional duties very well.

"I know my political rights and duties and want to express my loyalty to my beloved country in action not in words. Though I did not make it during the 2011 FNC elections I still dream of serving my country through this prestigious platform."

There are no winners or losers in FNC elections she said. "All candidates are keen to serve our country and pay part of the debt we owe to our prudent Rulers who have always supported us."

For Al Nuaimi understanding the problems of Emiratis and conveying them to the official bodies concerned is top priority. "I want to find solutions to people's problems and make life easier for them."

The FNC elections she said is a "precious chance" for everyone to be part of the electoral process. "Irrespective of whether I win or lose taking part in the process is everyone's duty."

Al Nuaimi said she is qualified to represent her emirate in the FNC. "I believe my diverse knowledge and experience in the last 20 years - basically in media and community service - are valuable assets for the council and will help me voice people's concerns."

Talking about her campaign Al Nuaimi said she will focus on critical sectors like education health working women youth and housing.

The 2011 election was a good experience for Al Nuaimi. "The previous FNC election helped me learn about public relations talking to people looking into their concerns exchanging expertise making new friends and building good relations with all segments of the society."

Ahmed Shaaban Master's degree in Mass Media with 19 year experience in media and translation

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