Dubai’s Supreme Legislation Committee concludes Annual Legislative Audit Forum 2026
The Legislative Audit Directorate at the General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) has concluded its Annual Legislative Audit Forum 2026, held on Thursday under the theme “Legislative Compliance: From Compliance to Creating Impact”.
The forum brought together government leaders, senior officials and specialists from various government entities to discuss ways to strengthen legislative compliance, improve coordination across government departments and promote effective implementation of legislation. The event also recognised government entities for their achievements in this area.
Dr Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar, Secretary General of the SLC, delivered the opening address, highlighting the evolving role of legislative compliance, from meeting legal requirements to achieving tangible institutional and community impact.
He emphasised that strengthening compliance is a shared responsibility requiring coordinated efforts, collaboration and the exchange of expertise among government entities. He also highlighted the importance of embedding compliance into institutional culture to reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading government model.
Bin Meshar described the forum as a platform for examining how government entities can respond to the changing concept of legislative compliance and raising awareness of its growing importance.
He said the initiative aims to establish legislative compliance as a core element of government operations in Dubai, while encouraging stronger coordination across the government ecosystem. He added that compliance should extend beyond its legal dimension to become a shared responsibility and an important measure of government excellence.
Omar Al Suwaidi, Director of the Legislative Audit Directorate at the SLC, presented the directorate’s key achievements in legislative compliance, the challenges identified and the approaches adopted to address them through innovative working methodologies.
Panel discussion explores compliance and institutional impact
The forum featured a panel discussion titled “From Compliance to Creating Impact”, with Aisha Miran, Director General of Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The session was moderated by Marwah Mohammed Ibrahim, Head of the Legislative Audit Section at the Legislative Audit Directorate.
The discussion examined how legislative compliance can evolve from a legal obligation into an established institutional culture that delivers sustainable results. It also explored the role of compliance in improving organisational performance and strengthening institutional credibility.
Legislative Compliance Award recognises government entities
The event also hosted the Legislative Compliance Award, recognising government entities in Dubai for their contributions to advancing legislative compliance and embedding its principles at institutional and community levels.
The award acknowledged entities for their efforts to implement legislation efficiently and transparently.
The Annual Legislative Audit Forum forms part of Dubai’s legislative audit framework and provides a platform for strengthening compliance across government entities. The initiative also supports institutional efficiency and the emirate’s broader development objectives.
