PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS IN THE PRACTICE OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)’S FEDERAL NATIONAL COUNCIL (FNC)

Tarek Abo El Wafa; Abderrahim El Maslouhi

doi:10.33102/mjsl.vol12no1.498

Authors

Tarek Abo El Wafa Faculty of Law, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) | Shariah and Law College, Al-Azhar University, Egypt. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3923-5187
Abderrahim El Maslouhi Faculty of Law, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3750-8521

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/mjsl.vol12no1.498

Keywords:

Parliamentary question, Federal National Council, United Arab Emirates, Constitution, Procedures

Abstract

Parliamentary questions are one of the most widely used and common parliamentary control instruments. The purpose of parliamentary questions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to hold the government accountable and reveal violations or clarify facts in the work of the executive authority. The Federal Constitution does not provide means of parliamentary control over the government, so parliamentary questions play a bigger role in the UAE than in other countries. This paper examines the practice of parliamentary questions in the Federal National Council (FNC) of the UAE. The methodology employed in this paper involves a comprehensive analysis of the practice of parliamentary questions within the context of the UAE's Federal National Council (FNC). Through a qualitative approach, the study delves into the role of parliamentary questions as a tool for governmental reforms, transparency enhancement, and executive authority accountability. Utilizing both primary and secondary sources, the research examines the impact of parliamentary questions in revealing violations, elucidating facts, and addressing citizens' everyday concerns. By employing a multifaceted analytical framework, this study offers valuable insights into the significance and effectiveness of parliamentary questions within the UAE's political landscape. The key findings in the paper on the practice of parliamentary questions in the UAE's FNC underscore the essential role of parliamentary questions in holding the government accountable and ensuring transparency. The document reveals how parliamentary questions serve as a vital tool for revealing violations, clarifying facts, and prompting governmental reforms. Overall, this paper highlights how parliamentary questions are a vital component of governance in the UAE and emphasizes their importance for ensuring accountability and transparency in government operations.

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