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Press release

SLC conducts Cybercrimes and Digital Investigations workshop

15 May 2024- The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) conducted an
awareness workshop titled ‘Cybercrimes and Digital Investigations’. The workshop was designed

to disseminate legal and legislative knowledge among government employees. A large number of

attendees from various government entities in Dubai participated in the workshop, which was
delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Dr. Faisal Hassan Al Omari, an SLC legal advisor, led the workshop, covering various areas

including ways to establish and develop an administrative, legal, and technical system for
conducting digital investigations into cybercrimes with the aim of combatting them. Dr. Al Omari

underscored the importance of identifying and determining all aspects and inputs pertaining to

this system. The workshop further explored ways to enhance the knowledge of concerned officials

at judicial bodies to better equip them for combatting cybercrimes, financial corruption, money
laundering, and drug and psychotropic substances trafficking and trading. Furthermore, the

workshop discussed various opportunities to leverage the latest technological innovations, such

as AI tools, in fighting cybercrimes by minimising or eliminating risk factors. Additionally, the
workshop covered the objectives and procedures involved in digital investigations, as well as the

skills required for digital forensic investigators.

Commenting on the workshop, H.E. Ahmad bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General,
said: “In line with the rapid developments taking place in Dubai across various sectors, the SLC is

committed to forging a robust legal system characterised by modernity, adaptability, and agility.

Guided by the visionary directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, our aim is to foster a legislative
ecosystem that is conducive to social stability, economic prosperity, and welfare, while

safeguarding the safety and security of UAE citizens, residents, and visitors.”