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11/8/24, 11:07 AM SLC concludes 6th edition of ‘Legislative Week'
SLC concludes 6th 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,”

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