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6/13/25, 10:48 AM SLC, UAEAA sign MoU to strengthen legal oversight and enhance legislative compliance - Middle East Business News and Inform…
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

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