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Press Release

SLC organises ‘Your Summer Legislation Boost 2024’ Programme

under the theme ‘Navigating Future Technology: AI and Legislation’

July 16, 2024 - The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of
Dubai (SLC) is all set to organise ‘Your Summer Legislation Boost 2024’ Programme under the

theme ‘Navigating Future Technology: AI and Legislation’ from 18 July to 22 August 2024. The
Programme includes a series of interactive panel discussions, and knowledge-sharing and legal

workshops, focusing on future technology and artificial intelligence from a legislative perspective.

The third edition of the Programme will feature field visits and panel discussions aimed at
identifying key inputs to improve legislative work in line with Dubai’s future directions,

particularly in the field of future technology. Additionally, the Programme features various legal
workshops designed to highlight the pivotal role of legislation in facilitating the adoption of future

technologies, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and in advancing the legislation

translation process. The Programme will also include workshops on ‘Potential Legal Challenges
of Using AI and Ways to Address Them,’ and ‘Deepfake Technology: Risks and Protection Against

Misuse.’

H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, stated: “By organising the
third edition of ‘Your Summer Legislation Boost’ Programme, we aim to shed light on the

current state and prospects of future technology from a legislative perspective. We strongly
believe in the importance of ensuring that legislative frameworks keep pace with the rapid

advancements and align with Dubai’s and the UAE’s ambitious visions and strategies. The growing
role of advanced technology applications, particularly artificial intelligence, and the expanding

scope of their uses, present new opportunities for development across various sectors. However,
this also poses challenges in regulating the use of these technologies, safeguarding the rights of

individuals and institutions, and mitigating the risks associated with the misuse of these
technologies. This year, our Programme will extensively explore the connection between