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6/2/25, 3:53 PM SLC Convenes Annual Legislative Oversight Forum 2025 - Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east.info
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 compliance frameworks, and to

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