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SLC Concludes Your Summer Legislation Boost 2024'
Programme

Aug 22, 2024 (MENAFN via COMTEX) --

(MENAFN - Dubai PR Network) Latest edition of the event delves deeper into the application of AI in legislative
processes

22 August 2024 - The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC)
successfully concluded its 'Your Summer Legislation Boost 2024 Programme,' themed 'Navigating Future Technology: AI
and Legislation' today, Thursday, August 22, 2024, following a series of events held over the past six weeks.
The Programme featured multiple legal workshops and panel discussions on the role of modern technology, particularly AI,
in legislation, alongside various external events and field visits. Moreover, the Programme provided an opportunity to invite
a number of law students from universities across the UAE to take up 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 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.

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