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In an effort to strengthen leadership and build an integrated legislative ecosystem

Supreme Legislation Committee and Dubai Judicial Institute

launch ‘Legislative Drafting’ training programme

23 October 2025: In a strategic step that reflects Dubai’s vision of strengthening its

legislative environment, the Supreme Legislation Committee (SLC) and the Dubai Judicial
Institute (DJI) have launched the specialised programme ‘Legislative Drafting’, accredited by

the National Qualifications Center under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research. The programme aims to equip legal professionals with the appropriate skills, in

compliance with the UAE national standards for qualifications and training programmes.

The programme falls within the framework of a memorandum of understanding signed by

Ahmad Bin Meshar, Supreme Legislation Committee Secretary General, and Judge Dr Ebtisam
Ali Al Badwawi, Director General of Dubai Judicial Institute. This agreement affirms both

parties’ commitment to promoting innovation in the legislative industry, while improving the
capabilities of national forces in drafting legislation aligned with the Emirate’s strategic vision

and expectations for the future.

The programme is designed to meet the practical needs of government entities, provide

participants with the necessary legal and technical skills, and enhance their ability to draft
legislation, with the help of comprehensive training content that covers all theoretical and

practical pillars.

Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar, Secretary General of SLC, said, “We take great pride in our joint

agreement with DJI, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership driven by the ‘Legislative
Drafting’ programme. This initiative seeks to strengthen the skills and expertise of legal

professionals across government entities, in line with our commitment to imparting our
wealth of expertise in developing the legislative ecosystem, enriching legal knowledge, and

providing participants with the tools to enhance their legislative drafting capabilities. By
advancing the skills and technical expertise of our national cadres, we reiterate our