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5/16/24, 5:13 PM                           SLC conducts Cybercrimes and Digital Investigations workshop

         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.”

         Bin  Meshar  emphasised  that  the  workshop  provided  an  excellent  platform  for  exchanging  viewpoints  and  ideas  on
         strategies to strengthen the legislative framework amidst the rising cybersecurity challenges and the increasing reliance on
         digital platforms. He noted that the workshop contributed to promoting legal awareness and legislative knowledge on digital
         legislation and cybercrime among government officials in Dubai, underscoring the significance of legislation in bolstering
         Dubai’s global leadership position in development, safety, and security.

         Dr. Al  Omari  underscored  the  pivotal  role  that  ongoing  advances  in  information  technology  and  its  applications  play  in
         driving progress across diverse sectors. However, alongside these advances, there has been a surge in cybercrimes and
         digital security threats, necessitating the development of counter strategies to enhance readiness to mitigate these risks. Al
         Omari stated that the workshop primarily focused primarily on modern concepts and trends in combatting cybercrimes, and
         collecting  and  preserving  the  integrity  of,  forensic  evidence.  Dr.  Al  Omari  also  showcased  instances  of  cybercrimes
         spanning  computers,  the  internet,  and  mobile  devices.  Furthermore,  Dr.  Al  Omari  stressed  the  importance  of  raising
         awareness  about  cybercrimes  that  could  undermine  societal  security,  disrupt  digital  service  channels,  and  impede  the
         capacity of business environments to attract investments.
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