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