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Citizens must register to vote in Sharjah Consultative Council Polls

Sharjah - In addition to Sharjah City, registration centres have been set up in Dhaid, Khorfakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn, Hamriya, Maliha, Madam and Al Bataeh.

Voters in Sharjah have been urged to register themselves at the Sharjah Municipality and other centres in their respective electoral zones to take part in the upcoming elections for the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) and elect their representatives.

The registration process for the SCC elections formally began today with Shaikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Director of the Office of the Ruler of Sharjah, registering himself at the Sharjah Municipality in the presence of Mansour bin Nassar, Head of the Supreme Committee of SCC Elections, Khalid Al Midfa, Head of the Media Committee for SCC Elections, Ahmed Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Organising Committee of the SCC Elections, and other senior officials and members of media.

Later addressing a press conference, Khalid Al Midfa urged citizens in the Emirate of Sharjah to register at the relevant centres in order to take part in the SCC elections and choose the right candidates.

He said that for the convenience of the voters in Sharjah, six registration centres, including one at the Sharjah Municipality, have been set up in Sharjah City. In addition to Sharjah City, registration centres have been set up in Dhaid, Khorfakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn, Hamriya, Maliha, Madam and Al Bataeh.

Speaking on the occasion, Mansour bin Nassar, Head of the Supreme Committee of SCC Elections said the process has undergone constant improvement and fine-tuning all these years to ensure people's empowerment and participation.

He emphasised that in order to take part in the decision-making process and have an effective say in Sharjah's affairs and development, it is important for citizens to vote and join the process to choose the right and capable candidates.