As this year's FNC candidates await the results of the elections, tonight, here is a list of perks that the members can look forward to as they serve the people of UAE.
Published: Sun 4 Oct 2015, 8:27 PM
Updated: Mon 5 Oct 2015, 2:41 AM
As UAE braces itself for the results of the Federal National Council elections, tonight, we look at the perks that FNC members enjoy as they serve the people of the UAE:
- FNC members paid Dh50,000 a month
- Also receive Dh25,000 as pension and full health insurance for life
- Deduction of Dh2,000 is made towards a pension from each member's salary every month
- All 40 members are given diplomatic passports
- Members also have diplomatic immunity
- Under diplomatic immunity, they are exempted from traffic fines
- Other perks include five-star hotel stays in the capital on the night before FNC sessions
- A private FNC aircraft to fly them for international conferences
- Buffets at the end of every FNC session
- FNC Speaker receives a monthly salary equivalent to that of a Federal Minister (undisclosed)
Other facts
- FNC budget for proceedings in 2015 Dh187.8m. To increase by 4.56 per cent to Dh196.4m in 2016
- Members expected to attend regular sessions in the capital and committee meetings in Dubai
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