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11/27/23, 5:17 PM SLC successfully concludes 5th edition of Legislative Week | Web Release
discussed the objectives, pillars, and principles of policy development in Dubai. Participants gained an understanding of
participatory approaches, evidence-based decision-making, scientific analysis, and enforceability, as well as translating

priorities into strategic programmes designed to address economic, social, and environmental challenges. During the
session, Maryam Al Obaid compared between policies and legislation and highlighted the conceptual differences

between strategies, policies, programmes, and legislation.

In another enlightening session themed ‘International Treaties and Conventions and Their Implications on the UAE and
the Emirate of Dubai’, legal adviser Dr. Ahmad Al Jaghbeer highlighted the significance of international treaties and
conventions in view of foreign legislation and international law. Dr. Al Jahgbeer emphasised the role of the UAE

legislative system in facilitating accession to these treaties and conventions through the flexibility of passing and
amending legislation. The session explored the implications of such treaties and conventions on strengthening

international cooperation, fostering partnerships within critical sectors, building more structured relationship with
international business and strategic partners, and enhancing the global standing of countries.

The event’s agenda included a series of sessions and discussions on the first day, focusing on topics, such as ‘Global

Challenges in Legislative Work’ and ‘The Unique Judicial Environment Empowering Dubai’s Global Economic
Leadership’.

During the Legislative Week 2023, the SLC also organised the ‘Legislative Laboratory’, a unique platform dedicated for

sharing legal insights, ideas, and opinions, and aimed at exploring ways to enhance the flexibility, proactivity, and
sustainability of the legislative system in Dubai. Additionally, the event showcased the ‘Dubai Legislative Portal’, an
integrated portal for accessing local legislation and the Official Gazette of the Government of Dubai. The platform, a

key component of the digital legislative system, was designed to provide various legislative services offered by the SLC,
ultimately contributing to the increased flexibility of the legislative infrastructure.

H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, underscored the significance of the ‘Legislative
Week’ in promoting legislative integration, sustainability, and governance. He emphasised that the event serves as a
valuable platform for enriching legal knowledge, increasing legislative awareness, keeping abreast with latest legal

practices, and promoting common visions on various legal and legislative aspects, topics, and challenges. The fifth
edition of the event provided an opportunity to highlight the pivotal role of legislation in supporting the economy,

catalysing sustainable growth, and exploring strategies to align legislation with the fast-paced technological
advancements. Additionally, Al Muhairi emphasised the role of legislation as a driving force for sustainable economic
and social development.

The Legislative Week reflects the unwavering commitment of the SLC to developing a legislative system supporting

Dubai’s ambitious development agenda and aligned with forthcoming national trends. This annual event underscores the
SLC’s dedication to fostering legislative awareness by bringing together legal experts, legislators, and stakeholders to

exchange expertise, disseminate legal knowledge, and explore the future evolution of the legislative process in Dubai.

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