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6/13/25, 10:48 AM SLC, UAEAA sign MoU to strengthen legal oversight and enhance legislative compliance
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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