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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.

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