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Al Muhairi further stated that the event will concentrate on tackling challenges within the
legislative domain, emphasising the pivotal role of legislation as a catalyst for sustainable
development and an instrumental tool for responding to rapid changes.
The conference was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Al Murr, Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation; His Excellency Abdulla
Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; His Excellency Chancellor Essam
Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai; His Excellency Tarish Eid Al Mansouri, Director
General of Dubai Courts and a number of senior officials.
The four-day event has brought together legal professionals, experts and specialists in
legislation consideration and drafting, fostering discussions on a wide spectrum of legislation-
related topics. The event features a series of plenary sessions, talks and workshops dedicated to
exploring strategies for crafting agile legislation capable of adeptly responding to swift changes.
Legislative Week 2023 will also delve into the pivotal role of the legislative system in nurturing
economic growth, elevating national competitiveness and enhancing future preparedness.
The inaugural day of the event featured a session titled 'Global Legislative Challenges,' centring
on sustainability, future legislation and governance in legislative work. The second session of
the day was titled 'Dubai's Distinctive Legislative, Legal and Judicial Ecosystem: A Catalyst for
Attracting the Global Economy and Advancing Economic Leadership.'
The second day of the event will feature a series of sessions addressing three key topics:
'Technology, Policy, and Legislation,' 'Technology and Knowledge Transfer,' and 'Technology
and Administrative Burdens.' The third day will feature a session exploring the theme 'Policy’s
Role in Developing Legislation' and 'International Treaties and Conventions and their
Significance for the UAE and Dubai.' The fourth day of Legislative Week 2023 will showcase an
interactive session focused on the 'Legislative Industry in the Emirate of Dubai.'
Dubai Legislation Digital Platform
The launch of Legislative Week 2023 was marked by the unveiling of the ‘Dubai Legislation
Digital Platform’. The cutting-edge platform, featuring integrated services, seeks to transform
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