Page 17 - SLC PR REPORT - JUNE 2025

6/13/25, 10:48 AM SLC, UAEAA sign MoU to strengthen legal oversight and enhance legislative compliance
The MoU outlines a comprehensive legal framework to streamline coordination between the two entities,
focusing on optimising legislative oversight mechanisms and reinforcing compliance. By developing
practical strategies for role integration, the agreement aims to enhance governance efficiency and
cultivate a more transparent, legislation-compliant government ecosystem.

H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary-General, emphasised that the signing of the
MoU reflects Dubai’s ongoing commitment to advancing government operations, strengthening
transparency, and upholding the highest standards of governance and compliance. H.E. Al Muhairi
further noted that this agreement reaffirms the SLC’s dedication to advancing intergovernmental

cooperation, improving legislative and regulatory frameworks, and cultivating a culture of compliance
and excellence across all sectors.

Al Muhairi added: “This strategic partnership represents a significant step forward towards aligning
oversight and legislative efforts, driving greater governmental efficiency while maintaining full
compliance with applicable legislation. By joining forces, we are reinforcing institutional capabilities to

implement legislation with precision - improving government services and continuously enhancing our
legislative framework.”

H.E. Mohammed Rashid Al Zaabi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry and Head of the Office of Monitoring
and Audit at the UAE Accountability Authority, said: “The MoU reflects the UAEAA’s commitment to

strengthening cooperation with strategic partners, with a view to achieving synergy between oversight
and legislative entities, and advancing the efficiency of the government work system. This collaboration
represents an important step towards fostering more transparent and legislation-compliant government
operations, contributing to the protection of public resources, improving the quality of institutional

performance, and reinforcing the principles of good governance across various sectors.”

The key areas of cooperation covered under the MoU include the exchange of legal information and
expertise, the coordination of efforts in monitoring legislative compliance, as well as organising regular
meetings, workshops, and specialised training programs on oversight and legislative compliance. The

scope of the MoU also encompasses collaboration between the two parties in the conducting legal
studies and joint research; and the exchange of official visits aimed at keeping up with legislative
developments and related challenges.

The MoU is expected to generate significant synergies between the SLC and the UAEAA, fostering
collaboration in workforce development and reinforcing governance controls across government

entities. This strategic partnership will further solidify the UAE’s global leadership in developing agile,
high-performance legal and oversight systems that drive operational efficiency and institutional
excellence.

The signing of this MoU signifies a concrete step toward creating a more integrated and coordinated

government framework, rooted in the exchange of knowledge, institutional expertise, and the

https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/government-news/slc-uaeaa-sign-mou-to-strengthen-legal-oversight-and-enhance-legislative-compliance-gy… 2/3