The Supreme Legislation Committee (SLC) talked about, throughout an initial conference held on Tuesday, 3 May 2016 at the Dubai Police Officers' Club, the important role of legislation as an effective tool to attain welfare, growth, and stability. The event, which was held under the style, 'Official Gazette and Legislative Audit,' highlighted the vital role of legislation in supporting the government technique to develop a recognized city where all the elements of an enjoyable life are offered.

The introductory meeting was participated in by more than 150 legal experts and agents from 45 Dubai Government entities that are interested in legislation. The event was targeted at supporting the SLC's quote to more develop the legislative process, make sure the optimal use of legislation, and boost the legal system.

The first session, 'The Substantive Provisions of the Official Gazette of Dubai Government and Regulatory Resolutions', was facilitated by Legal Advisor Mr. Mohammed Al Etawi, Head of the Technical Office of the SLC General Secretariat. Al Etawi went over the close relationship in between legislation and government technique. Mr. Al Etawi likewise highlighted the functions of the Official Gazette and the legal result of releasing legislation in the Official Gazette according to Article (6) of Law No.

The 2nd session, 'Managing the Official Gazette of the Government of Dubai', was assisted in by Mr. Salem Al Ahmad, Head of Research and Publications Section at the SLC General Secretariat. Al Ahmad likewise explained the responsibilities of federal government entities with regard to the Official Gazette and the legal effect of publishing legislation in the Official Gazette according to Article (6) of Law No. (32) of 2015 Concerning the Official Gazette of the Government of Dubai.

In the third session, a discussion on 'Legislation Audit,' was made by Dr. Belaisha Bin Belaisha, Director of the Legislative Audit Office at the SLC General Secretariat. During his presentation, Dr. Belaisha has actually highlighted the objectives of the legal audit policy in raising the effectiveness of government entities' application of legislation; promoting awareness and the sense of obligation; boosting compliance with legislation; and defining risks and imperfections in the legislative structure. The session also discussed the essential function of the SLC General Secretariat in conducting legislative audit by confirming compliance by government entities with the legislation in force, with a view to supporting the Dubai advancement march and attaining the goals of Dubai Plan 2021.

In his welcome speech, His Excellency Ahmed Bin Meshar, SLC Secretary General, said that the introductory meeting is a major boost to the efforts focused on achieving appropriate legal assimilation of the arrangements of legislation while also ensuring their appropriate legal execution, in order to establish a legal process that ensures drafting legislation which reflects present advancements and connects for the future. He added that the step is in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the vision of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the SLC. He pointed out that the Official Gazette, which was first launched in 1961, is an essential pillar for constructing a legal data base that adds to raising the awareness of government entities and neighborhood members on their legal functions, rights, and obligations.

Bin Meshar explained that the focus on legislative audit belongs to SLC's commitment to satisfy its duties, which include following up the application of legislation in force by government entities; and guaranteeing compliance with legislation in line with the objective of Dubai Plan to construct an accountable and trustworthy government dedicated to the consistent and fair execution of laws and government regulations.

"Legislative audit is necessary, and this encourages us to coordinate carefully with all city government entities to ensure the consistency and integration of the legislation in force and promote the concepts of the rule of law and authenticity, in order to support the objective of developing a pioneering and prominent government. The success of our introductory meeting will inspire us to release comparable initiatives that would open new horizons of cooperation, combination, and effective coordination with local government entities. This is in line with our objective to produce a desirable legal environment through updated legislation and noise and reliable legal opinions," concluded Bin Meshar.