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Committee’s new five-year strategy reflects the vision and directives of His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of
Dubai, aimed at establishing a proactive, stable and innovative legislative environment
that ensures expedited administration of justice and upholds the principles of
transparency and equality. This legislative environment operates within an advanced
and effective legislative framework, empowering vital sectors contributing to achieving
Dubai’s sustainable development goals and bolstering its global ranking in the field of
legislation.”

“We continue to develop a proactive legislative environment that keeps pace with the
present, forecasts the future and ensures sustainable economic and social growth.
Through these efforts, we ensure that Dubai’s legislative system is aligned with the
UAE’s ambitious development strategies, and at the same time contributes to Dubai’s
development drive that is primarily grounded in justice and the rule of law, among other
principles,” he added.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed commended the efforts of the SLC over the past year,
which resulted in the issuance of several legislative instruments that have supported
Dubai’s development process by adopting international legislative best practices. The
SLC’s efforts to develop the legislative system have enhanced the capacity of various
sectors to efficiently and effectively work towards achieving their strategic goals.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed directed the SLC General Secretariat to continue
developing robust legislation that creates a safe environment, keeps pace with current
rapid changes, forecasts future trends, and is consistent with the UAE’s prevailing
legislation. His Highness stressed the need for legislation to be aligned with and
complement the UAE’s constitution and the local legislation in force while establishing
the rule of law, protecting Dubai’s myriad accomplishments, and ensuring that members
of the community fulfil their obligations within a clear, transparent and robust legal
framework.

During the meeting, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed received a detailed briefing from
Ahmad bin Meshar, SLC Secretary-General, on the SLC’s 2023 efforts and
achievements. These efforts culminated in a set of quality legislation that supports
Dubai’s continuous development process, aligned with the vision of His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and implemented under the consistent

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