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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 compliance

frameworks, and to adopting well-defined policies and procedures that ensure attainment of the highest

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