The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) received a high-level delegation from the General Secretariat of the Federal National Council (FNC) led by H.E. Dr Saif Almheiri, Assistant Secretary General for Legislation and Oversight. The two parties discussed the methodology adopted by the Government of Dubai in drafting and issuing legislation, in line with their shared commitment to build a legislative system that adheres to the best global practices, meets federal and local needs, and supports the development of Dubai and the UAE.
The meeting focused on the procedures adopted in the Emirate of Dubai for developing effective, agile, and viable legislation capable of accommodating the rapid changes and future developments. The currently adopted procedures ensure the quality of legislation through a careful study of the legislative needs of government entities and a thorough assessment of the legislative impact. During a presentation, the FNC delegation learned about drafting and issuance of legislation as well as the three stages of enactment in Dubai. The stages comprise study, drafting, and issuance based on a mechanism designed to align the legislative system with the country’s development plans and preparations for the next 50 years.
Ahmad bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, who welcomed the delegates, emphasized that effective communication between federal and local entities is vital to transforming and reshaping the future of a viable and balanced legislative system. He added that this approach is in line with the directives of the wise leadership to establish a proactive government and achieve economic prosperity and social welfare.
“The meeting served as a strategic platform for discussing the processes adopted in preparing and issuing legislation in Dubai. We also explored various relevant mechanisms while talking about the future of the legislative system. The latter is of particular interest as it is necessary to advance the work of the government and better serve the people, in implementation of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. At the SLC, we are working towards creating an environment conducive to the development of foresighted legislation that meets the needs of the fast-paced present and looks ahead to the future. The SLC also strives to ensure the optimal implementation of legislation- the mainstay of legislative stability- with a view to positioning Dubai as a leading global city in legal and legislative excellence.”
During the visit, the SLC and the FNC stressed the importance of strengthening mutual cooperation to support the development of agile, transparent, and viable legal and legislative systems through enriching legal knowledge and exchanging legislative expertise. Both parties also recognised the significance of ensuring proper implementation of legislation to uphold the rule of law through cooperation at the federal and local levels, reaffirming commitment to developing a legislative structure ready to meet the UAE development needs in the 21st century.
Moreover, the FNC delegates also visited the Legislative Museum- at the SLC headquarters- to learn more about the evolution of Dubai legislative system since 1961. The Legislative Museum features a collection of rare historical legislative instruments and original copies of the Official Gazette of the Government of Dubai dating back to the 1960s. The pieces displayed at the Legislative Museum have been collected and preserved in cooperation with the UAE National Archives, the largest document centre in the Gulf region.