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11/6/24, 5:18 PM SLC inaugurates the 6th edition of ‘Legislative Week' : GoDubai.com
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.

“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
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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