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5/27/25, 3:24 PM SLC holds workshop on ‘The Impact of Language on Legal Drafting’ - Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east.info

H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, affirmed that linguistic
precision is fundamental to effective legislative drafting, stating: “Clear legal provisions reduce

the risk of ambiguity, misinterpretation, and errors in implementation.” H.E. Al Muhairi added:
“The Impact of Language on Legal Drafting demonstrates the SLC’s ongoing commitment to
strengthening legislative drafting frameworks and expanding the knowledge base of legal

professionals. The workshop aims to equip legal professionals with the necessary tools to
contribute effectively to developing a legislative system that is responsive to present needs and

future challenges.”

Mr. Al Ahmad commented: “The workshop focused on enhancing the Arabic linguistic skills of
legal professionals at the Government of Dubai and developing their ability to draft legislation

using precise and sound language aligned with legal drafting standards. It addressed
fundamental linguistic rules essential for crafting robust legal provisions that are free from
loopholes and ambiguity. The initiative aims to equip legal personnel with practical tools to

avoid common drafting mistakes and to use legal terminology accurately and consistently.
Ultimately, our goal is to support Dubai’s vision for a legislative ecosystem rooted in

transparency, adaptability, and legal certainty, thereby enhancing the investment appeal of the
Emirate and driving development.”

The workshop also underscored the role of legal language as a cornerstone of any successful

legislative ecosystem and as a key tool for facilitating the effective implementation of
legislation. It highlighted the importance of precision and clarity in legislative drafting and the
need to avoid ambiguity that could lead to misinterpretation.

Mr. Al Ahmad further stressed the pivotal role of precision in using language for legislative

drafting in ensuring legal stability by fostering a unified understanding among all relevant
parties in the judicial and legal ecosystem, including judges, lawyers, and government officials,

thereby minimising conflicting interpretations. The session also highlighted the importance of
maintaining neutrality and objectivity in legislative drafting, and introduced the distinct

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