Egyptian expats in the UAE have started voting on constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030.
Registered voters lined up outside their diplomatic missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Friday to begin casting their votes.
The polling stations will remain open until Sunday.
Air-conditioned tents with cold water dispenser machines have been provided to voters, who need to bring along a valid Egyptian ID or Passport.
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The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) on Tuesday issued a weather warning saying the UAE is expected to experience a rise in temperatures over the coming days.
UAE foundation pledges $125M to improve maternal, newborn survival in Africa
The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity has announced the launch of an initiative to improve maternal and newborn survival in Africa with a grant of $125 million (around AED 459 million).
UAE President congratulates Canada's Mark Carney on election victory
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Mark Carney on Liberal Party securing a fourth term in the Canadian federal elections.
Dubai-Lisbon flights face disruptions due to Portugal power outage
Flights between Dubai and Lisbon have faced disruptions a day after a massive power outage hit large parts of Spain and Portugal impacting services at airports.
UAE welcomes UN report dismissing Sudanese Armed Forces' allegations
The UAE has reiterated its firm rejection of allegations made by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) after the UN Security Council's report cleared it of any wrongdoing.
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