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United Arab Emirates Constitution

The Federal Supreme Council,

Having perused-: [sic]


 * • The provisions of Articles (1) and (68) of the UAE Temporary Constitution; and


 * • The Federal Supreme Council’s Decision assenting to the accession of Ras Al-Khaimah Emirate and its appurtenances to the UAE State,

The number of seats of the Federal National Council, specified in Article (68) of the Temporary Constitution, is hereby increased by six seats allocated to Ras Al-Khaimah Emirate and its appurtenances.

His Highness, the President of the UAE, shall notify this Decision to His Highness the Ruler of Ras Al-Khaimah and its appurtenances to select the citizens representing the Emirate in the Federal National Council.

This Decision shall take effect from the date it is issued and shall be published in the Official Gazette.