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6/2/25, 3:53 PM SLC convenes annual Legislative Oversight Forum 2025
the importance of fostering a culture of legislative compliance.

The Legislative Oversight Forum featured a presentation titled ‘Insights into Legislative Oversight’,
delivered by Mr. Omar Al Suwaidi, Director of the SLC Legislative Audit Directorate. The presentation
highlighted the SLC’s role in promoting legislative compliance among government entities, in

accordance with Law No. (14) of 2024 Concerning the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of
Dubai, and Resolution No. (3) of 2024 Approving the Terms of Reference of the Supreme Legislation
Committee in the Emirate of Dubai.

The presentation also explored the SLC’s core functions, the concept and procedures of legislative

compliance, annual legislative audit statistics for 2024, and the legislative compliance rate as a
government performance excellence indicator. The presentation further outlined the responsibilities of
government entities, while emphasising the importance of proper implementation of legislation in
upholding governance and transparency.

The Legislative Oversight Forum also featured a session titled ‘Legislative Compliance Dialogue’, with

Ms. Wadha Al Ghafli, Director of Strategy and Excellence at the Dubai Government Human Resources
Department, as guest speaker. The session was hosted by Mrs. Marwah Mohammed Ibrahim, Head of
the Audit Section at the SLC Legislative Audit Directorate.

The Legislative Oversight Forum is part of the SLC’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of

legislative compliance at both institutional and societal levels. The forum showcased exemplary
compliance models from diverse sectors, including entities that achieved the highest compliance rates,
embodying the highest standards for legislative compliance across government operations. The event
also served as a prominent platform for strengthening collaboration and coordination among
government entities, facilitating dialogue on tools and mechanisms required for enhancing legislative

compliance — an essential factor in consolidating the rule of law, improving government efficiency, and
promoting the principles of effectiveness and transparency within the Dubai government sector.

In his address, H.E. Al Muhairi explained that legislative compliance is a cornerstone of government
excellence, serving as a key indicator of progress and a catalyst for enhancing the performance of public

sector operations. H.E. Al Muhairi underscored the need for unified efforts and seamless coordination
among all government entities to ensure the optimal implementation of legislative frameworks. This
contributes to consolidating the rule of law and strengthening Dubai’s position at the forefront of
legislative compliance regionally and internationally.

H.E. Al Muhairi added: “Legislative oversight is gaining increasing importance in light of the rapid pace of

economic and technological transformation, and the growing adoption of advanced technologies such
as artificial intelligence (AI), amid rising public expectations for higher levels of efficiency. In this context,
the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai remains committed to raising awareness

about the importance of aligning institutional work systems within government entities with legislative

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