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summer internships at the Legislation Directorate, where they received training on drafting legislation, and on
conducting legislative comparisons.

H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar, SLC Secretary General, stressed that this year’s Programme provided a

platform to explore the potential of AI innovations in legislation and to discuss strategies for addressing the
challenges and risks associated with AI misuse. The Programme’s agenda was packed with workshops and

panel discussions covering various legal and regulatory aspects related to advanced technology.

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

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