Sheikh Mohammed visits lab of future laws in UAE

Dubai - The Legislations Lab is mandated to create a reliable and transparent legislative environment.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday visited the hub where the 'legislations of the future' are being developed.
"The Legislations Lab ensures our vision in the race towards the future. We won't work to develop futuristic legislations only for the UAE, but we will export it for the world to benefit from it," Sheikh Mohammed said during his rounds at the Legislations Lab.
The Vice-President visited the lab with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council; Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, and Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, were also present.
"The UAE pioneers the world in terms of futuristic legislations. Given its achievements, the UAE is able to host all global innovations and creativity," Sheikh Mohammed said. "Our legislations are rigid and proactive. We serve key sectors, and we keep pace with key future trends."
The Legislations Lab is mandated to create a reliable and transparent legislative environment; introduce new legislation or develop existing legislation; regulate the work of advanced technology products and applications; and encourage investment in future sectors by providing a secure legislative environment.
It will be working work closely with lawmakers from federal and local government authorities, as well as the private sector and business leaders, in order to support the UAE's role as a global incubator of innovation and creativity.
During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed also attended the launch of the first licence to prepare a policy related to distance learning. ­