The Supreme Legislation Committee effectively organized lately an extremely interactive workshop targeted at identifying key strategies, standards and guidelines that can be used to assist in the application of initiatives complementing 2017's statement as the 'Year of Giving,' which was announced by H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and is based on 3 primary virtues-- social duty, offering and serving the country. The workshop represented an important interactive platform to create imaginative concepts that SLC can utilize in adding to efforts to enhance the culture of social obligation and consolidating the leadership of Dubai and the UAE as a leading design of charitable and philanthropic providing both regionally and globally.

H.E. Ahmad bin Meshar Al Muhairi, Secretary General, SLC, said that the declaration of 2017 as the 'Year of Giving' is derived from the wise leadership's commitment to follow the value of sharing and giving, which was instilled upon by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to be the structure of a strong and solid union that represents the goal of the UAE individuals to build a society based on strength, pride and a brilliant future significant with justice and righteousness. H.E. Al Muhairi stressed the dedication of SLC to support the nationwide efforts to combine the concept of providing as a general social trend with a goal to make a genuine difference in the life of individuals and neighborhoods inside and outside the UAE, in line with the vision and guidance of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed stated that "Real offering lies in making a difference in another individual's life, or the life of a community, or in the journey of a country".

H.E. Al Muhairi included: "Our conversations during the workshop focused on showcasing ways to invest the imaginative energies in the society and use it to assist in achieving the objectives of the 'Year of Giving,' along with our function in combining the culture of goodness and additional accelerating the move for extensive advancement. The discussion sessions generated some creative ideas and strategic tips which represent important additions to our efforts to implement social and voluntary efforts within the framework of the collaboration of the government and economic sectors in the service of our homeland. We are looking forward to supporting the nationwide efforts to embrace strategic regulations, guidelines, systems and legislation and to develop strategies to assist in the efficiency of kind deeds and preserve the UAE's position as one of the world's most generous countries."

The agenda of the workshop likewise included an evaluation of a series of strategic propositions that make it possible for government organizations to make a positive impact in the efforts to promote giving. The proposals covered the launch of leading efforts, reinforcing the culture of volunteerism amongst young people and society as a whole, offering chances and partnerships with the private sector, simplifying the rules and procedures for anyone who wants to do good and fulfilling and motivating people to make a positive difference in the service of the UAE.