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The opening day featured several sessions. The first session, titled “Convergence: How the UAE and Dubai

are Creating AI Policy and Legislation for Global Interoperability and High-value Innovation,” featured Lori
Baker, Director of Data Protection at the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, who emphasised

the importance of global convergence in AI strategies within a cohesive legal framework. Another session,

titled “AI Ethics in the Legislative Ecosystem,” was led by Dr. Mohamed Alloghani, Senior Advisor to the
President of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Kashif Rajpoot, Professor of
Medical AI at the University of Birmingham Dubai, presented Medical AI in the Balance: Unlocking Potential

While Navigating Legal Boundaries, discussing AI’s decision-making capabilities, its progress and potential
in healthcare, and the legal concerns surrounding its use in medical practice. Another session, “The Impact
of AI Systems on Service Contracts,” was delivered by a group of speakers from the College of Law at the

University of Sharjah.

On the second day, Legislative Week will continue with the Legislative Lab, focusing on exploring ways to

enhance legislation to keep pace with rapid technological evolution. This event represents a significant step
forward in developing a future-oriented legal environment in Dubai, strengthening both Dubai’s and the
UAE’s leadership in drafting legislation that supports and regulates artificial intelligence and future

innovations.
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