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Press Release

SLC signs MoU with American University in the Emirates to promote

legal and institutional cooperation

June 7, 2024 - The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) signed a

memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the American University in the Emirates (AUE). The
MoU aimed at promoting bilateral cooperation and elevating institutional, research, and legal

performance, strengthening the UAE’s legal and legislative system.

The MoU was signed by H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, and
Prof. Muthanna G. Abdul Razzaq, President of the AUE. This MoU covers various areas of

cooperation, such as providing legal training in legislation preparation and drafting, conducting
joint research and studies, exchanging visits, and holding roundtable discussions on critical issues

and topics of mutual interest.

Al Muhairi emphasised the importance of the MoU as a cornerstone for collaborative efforts in
the legal, institutional, and research fields. “This MoU lays a solid foundation for bilateral

cooperation in legal training, legislative development, and enhancing the legal system and
institutional work. Our collaboration with AUE reflects a mutual commitment to developing

shared visions and methodologies that enrich legal knowledge. The SLC is dedicated and

committed to building partnerships with the leading educational and academic institutions in the
UAE, thus contributing to the development of a robust legislative and legal framework grounded

in scientific, academic, and research excellence,” H.E. added.

Prof. Abdul Razzaq stated that the MoU represents the AUE’s commitment to strengthening
collaboration with the SLC, a leading scientific and professional institution in legislative

excellence, vital for enriching academic studies. “The MoU is a testament to our dedication to
ensuring practical training opportunities for our College of Law alumni, particularly in the area of

legislation drafting, moving beyond theoretical knowledge. Therefore, this MoU constitutes a
stepping stone for our joint work with the SLC in achieving this goal, which includes conducting

joint research; providing mutual training; and holding conferences, seminars, lectures, and