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8/23/24, 3:23 PM SLC concludes ‘Your Summer Legislation Boost 2024’ Programme
Bin Meshar explained that the event aligned with the SLC’s commitment to enhancing legal knowledge
and improving the flexibility and agility of the legislative system. He added, the event supported the
UAE’s efforts to harness advanced technology in driving innovation across various sectors and
preparing for a future where AI innovations become key enablers of economic growth.

The Programme featured a workshop titled ‘Legislation as a Pillar of Future Technology,’ presented by
Dr. Najat Al Amri, Head of Infrastructure and Government Regulatory Legislation Section at the SLC.
She discussed the importance of future technology for Dubai’s and the UAE’s growth, highlighting the
legislative system’s role as a solid organisational foundation for the efficient and seamless leveraging
of technology.

A workshop addressing the challenges and risks associated with the misuse of ‘Deepfake’ technology
was facilitated by Bashayer Al Obeidli, Senior Legal Officer, and Shaikha Ali Al Hashmi, Information
Systems Analyst. This workshop reviewed real-life cases involving the unscrupulous use of the
deepfake technology, discussing the protections guaranteed by law and the best preventive strategies
to mitigate such risks and ensure the security of personal and professional data.

During the workshop titled ‘Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare,’ Ameena Al Fadala, Senior Legal
Officer at the SLC, elaborated on the significance of adopting an electronic healthcare system. The
workshop highlighted the system’s advantages and features, including digital innovations,
technological applications, remote diagnosis and treatment solutions, and robotic medical services.
Additionally, the workshop addressed the legal challenges associated with AI in healthcare, and
explored strategies to foster innovative ideas and concepts for legislation development in the e-
healthcare field.

In a workshop titled ‘Influence of Artificial Intelligence on the UAE Economy,’ Dr. Faisal Al Omari, Legal
Advisor, discussed the UAE’s economic model, exploring the economic implications of AI. The
workshop also emphasised the significance of AI in the context of the future national vision,
highlighting both the challenges and the promising opportunities it presents in this field.

Nermine El Gebaly, Head of the Legal Translation Section, discussed the role of AI in legislative
translation during a workshop titled ‘How AI Tools Have Enhanced Legislative Translation.’ El Gebaly
examined prompt engineering and methods for leveraging AI tools to boost productivity and enhance
quality of translated legislation.

The workshop ‘Addressing Potential Legal Challenges in Utilising Specific AI Systems,’ presented by
Hessa Al Maoli, Head of the Economic and Social Legislation Section, and Rafeeah Al Owais, Senior
Legal Officer, focused on the mechanisms for addressing the legal challenges associated with the use
of AI systems and the importance of developing a well-defined legal framework in this context.

The Programme also featured a panel discussion titled ‘Legal Challenges in Using Artificial
Intelligence,’ featuring Dr. Saood Al Mansoori, Director of the Legal Advice and Opinion Directorate;
Hessa Al Maoli, Head of Economic and Social Legislation Section; and Omar Al Suwaidi, Director of
the Legislative Audit Directorate. The panellists explored factors that would contribute to improving
legislative processes in alignment with Dubai’s future vision for AI.

As part of the third edition of the ‘Your Sumer Legislation Boost 2024 Programme’, and in coordination
with the Dubai Future Foundation, an SLC delegation visited the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence
to gain insights into significant advancements and AI applications in government services. The
delegation explored ways to incorporate these technologies to enhance and advance legislative work,
highlighting notable achievements of the Dubai government in this domain.

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