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The political framework of the United Arab Emirates

Political Outline

Current Political Leaders: President: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (since May 2022)
Prime Minister and Vice-President: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (since January 2006)
Next Election Dates: Presidential: 2027
Federal National Council (FNC): October 2027
Main Political Parties: There are no political parties in the UAE.
Executive Power: Each Emirate is governed by an Emir and has its own administration. Every Emir manages his Emirate's resources autonomously.
The Federal Supreme Council, composed of the 7 emirate rulers, is the highest authority of the UAE and holds legislative and executive powers. President and vice president are indirectly elected by the Federal Supreme Council for a 5-year term, with no term limits.
Legislative Power: There is only one Chamber: the Federal National Council. It consists of 40 members of which 20 are appointed by the rulers of the seven Emirates, and 20 are indirectly elected, whereby each Emirate has a number of representatives equivalent to its demographic weight. Their mandate is for four years. This council has only consultative functions.

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