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11/6/24, 5:18 PM                               SLC inaugurates the 6th edition of ‘Legislative Week’
        and enhancing quality of life. Prominent experts and specialists in legislation and technology are
        attending the event, featuring workshops, panel discussions, and keynote speeches that address the
        legal challenges surrounding AI adoption and explore pathways to drafting legislation that supports
        innovation and drives technological advancement.



        In his opening address, Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary General of the SLC,
        emphasised that Legislative Week serves as a vital forum for the exchange of ideas on fostering a legal
        environment conducive to innovation. Al Muhairi praised the transformative impact of AI on institutional
        performance and service efficiency. “This event reflects the SLC’s commitment to strengthening

        collaboration with its partners and stakeholders, promoting a robust legal culture, and ensuring that
        legislative framework keeps pace with rapid technological advancements. Such an approach aligns with
        ambitious national visions, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for innovation,” he stated.



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        “Legislative Week provides a platform for specialists to share ideas, expertise, and knowledge, offering
        an opportunity to explore and develop innovative strategies for enhancing the integration and
        sustainability of legislative processes, especially in sectors that will be pivotal to future economic
        models,” Al Muhairi added.


        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


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