Biography

H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar is a distinguished UAE legal expert and seasoned legislator, serving as the Secretary General of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) since its inception in 2014. Additionally, Bin Meshar holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Dubai International Marine Sports Club and acts as the Legal Advisor to the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). Over the course of his illustrious career, spanning more than two decades, Bin Meshar has excelled in various pivotal roles, amassing a wealth of expertise in the legal and legislative arenas. Bin Meshar's journey commenced as a Senior Legal Researcher at the Government of Dubai Legal Advisor's Office at H.H. the Dubai Ruler's Court in 2006. He subsequently advanced to the position of Director of the Legislation Directorate at the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD), where he participated in drafting and reviewing hundreds of local legislative instruments issued by the Government of Dubai. He was also assigned as the acting Director of the Government Contracts and Agreements Directorate within LAD, and was instrumental in developing procedures for drafting and reviewing government contracts. Bin Meshar later served as the Legal Advisor to the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai in 2009. In 2014, Bin Meshar was appointed as the Director of Legal Affairs at the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), a position he held until his appointment as the SLC Secretary General pursuant to a Resolution of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. Bin Meshar continues to make distinguished contributions to the development of the legislation-making process in the Emirate, providing legal opinions that support decision-makers. He also participates in reviewing federal legislation referred to the Dubai Government for input and is an active member of the federal committees formed to review federal legislation in his current tenure as the SLC Secretary General. Throughout his distinguished career, H.E. has managed to earn the trust of the UAE wise leadership, thanks to his loyalty and unwavering dedication to serving the interests of his homeland. He is also respected by his peers and colleagues for his integrity, work ethic, pleasant demeanor and exceptional leadership skills. Bin Meshar earned his Bachelor of Laws and Police Sciences degree from the Dubai Police Academy in 2002. He later pursued a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Kent, UK, graduating in 2006. Currently, he is diligently working towards achieving his Doctorate degree in Private Law from the Dubai Police Academy. This underscores his unwavering commitment to enriching his academic and professional expertise in the legal domain, mastering new skills, and remaining abreast of the finest global practices. Bin Meshar's endeavours are fueled by a profound passion for legislation and a steadfast dedication to advancing legislative work in the Emirate of Dubai.

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Emaar Properties (P.J.S.C)

2024–presentBoard MemberIndependent

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