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6/13/25, 10:49 AM SLC, UAEAA sign MoU to strengthen legal oversight and enhance legislative compliance | Web Release
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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