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and effective legislative framework, empowering vital sectors contributing to the
achievement of 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.

HH 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 has enhanced the
capacity of various sectors to efficiently and effectively work towards achieving their
strategic goals.

HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed directed the SLC General Secretariat to continue
developing robust legislation that contributes to creating 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.

Ongoing improvements
During the meeting, HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed received a detailed briefing
from His Excellency 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 HH Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and implemented under the consistent directives
and keen supervision of HH Sheikh Maktoum, the SLC Chairman. By developing and
monitoring the implementation of supportive legislation, adopting international legislative
best practices, and collaborating with local and federal entities in the UAE, the SLC’s
efforts continued to support Dubai’s comprehensive development drive.

A milestone year in the SLC’s journey, 2023 saw a range of accomplishments that
contributed to the development of Dubai’s legislative and legal system in line with the
SLC’s ambitious vision for the period spanning from 2018 to 2023, and its mission of
‘creating an outstanding legal environment through developing pioneering legislation
and providing sound, effective legal opinions’.

During 2023, the Supreme Legislation Committee of Dubai finalised all processes
related to drafting and issuing a total of 190 pieces of local legislation for the Dubai

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