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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.

“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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