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A member of the Federal National Council must satisfy the following conditions: 1. be a citizen of one of the Emirates of the Federation, and permanently residing in the Emirate he represents in the Council; 2. be not less than twenty five Gregorian years of age at the time of his selection; 3. enjoy civil capacity, good conduct, good reputation and not previously convicted of a dishonorable offense unless he has been rehabilitated in conformity with the law; 4. have adequate reading and writing knowledge.