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Press Release








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                               SLC concludes 6  edition of ‘Legislative Week’



               November 7, 2024: The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate
               of Dubai (SLC) concluded the sixth edition of the ‘Legislative Week’, themed “Dubai: A Legislative

               Ecosystem  Nurturing  Artificial  Intelligence”.  The  event,  held  at  Mohammed  bin  Rashid  Al

               Maktoum  Library  in  Dubai,  brought  together  prominent  thought  leaders,  legislation  industry
               experts, and legal professionals from public and private sectors, focusing on advancing a legal

               framework  that  encourages  safe  and  responsible  adoption  of  artificial  intelligence  (AI)
               technologies.


               The event featured keynote speeches and a variety of workshops that delved into strategies for

               creating  an  adaptive  legislative  ecosystem  which  aligns  with  the  rapid  advancements  in  AI.
               Participants explored the significance of implementing adaptable legislation that keeps pace with

               rapid technological advancements while ensuring privacy and public security.


               Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary General of the SLC, highlighted the significance
               of the ‘Legislative Week’ in strengthening Dubai's position as a global hub for innovation and

               technology.  “This  can  be  achieved  by  exploring  avenues  for  establishing  a  comprehensive
               legislative ecosystem that nurtures innovation and supports the use of AI across various sectors,”

               said  Al  Muhairi,  adding:  “The  event  provided  an  invaluable  platform  for  identifying  the  legal

               challenges  facing  regulating  AI  adoption,  and underscored  the  importance of  devising clear
               strategies to enhance data security and protect individual rights in the AI era, with a view to

               driving Dubai's ambitious vision to establish itself as a pioneer in this domain”.


               The  first  day  of the  ‘Legislative Week’  2024  featured  a  series  of  keynote  speeches  including
               “Convergence:  How  the  UAE  and  Dubai  are  Creating  AI  Policy  and  Legislation  for  Global

               Interoperability and High-value Innovation,” “AI Ethics in the Legislative Ecosystem,” “Medical AI
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