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6/13/25, 10:48 AM SLC, UAEAA sign MoU to strengthen legal oversight and enhance legislative compliance
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 implementation
of global best practices in legislation and oversight. It further highlights the importance of cultivating an
adaptable government work ecosystem, one that remains responsive to evolving legal and legislative

developments. This approach strengthens the preparedness of government entities to address future
challenges and helps elevate the quality of legislative and oversight performance. Ultimately, this initiative
aligns with the United Arab Emirates' vision of achieving global leadership in government sector efficiency.

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