DEWA Receives Delegations from Abu Dhabi Department of Finance, Dubai Police and Stuttgart University

Within the framework of knowledge and expertise exchange between Government Departments Dubai, UAE – 20 June 2010: In a pursuit of its continuous endeavor and initiatives aiming at exchanging expertise between UAE’s departments and institutions, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Business Support Department received a number of delegations including Abu Dhabi Department of Finance. The discussions between Abu Dhabi Department of Finance and DEWA focused on the importance of supporting the culture of excellence among the officials and departments in order to promote an excellent work environment. The Business Support Division’s Excellence Department, gave a detailed presentation highlighting DEWA’s main stages and phases of excellence. The presentation also shed the light on the most advanced practices in the field of corporate excellence and operations management. Commenting on the expertise exchanges among government departments, H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer MD&CEO of DEWA stated: “We aim at enhancing the exchange of knowledge and corporate expertise at all levels. The exchange of relevant information and studies, between different departments comes within the framework of business cooperation and joint efforts targeting technical and administrative capabilities’ development”. DEWA also received a delegation from the General Department of Community Services at Dubai Police General Headquarters. The visit aimed at reviewing community services and CSR initiatives of DEWA. During the meeting, DEWA presented its community services and highlighted “Tawasul” suggestions program and its contribution in developing work environment, TAKAFUL social program, and MAWAHEB Exhibition that nurture DEWA’s creative employees. DEWA showcased its services provided in enhancing environmental awareness, establishing the culture of rationalization in electricity and water consumption, developing the capabilities and exchanging knowledge and expertise in work environment, as well as conserving resources and the continuing its sustainable development path. DEWA delivered a presentation on the role played by its respective the department in promoting its services and liaising with between the community and employees. The presentation elaborated DEWA’s responsibilites in organizing different events such as “WETEX” (Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition), Group Wedding, and the Pilgrimage Campaign for its officials. Continuing its Golden Jubilee celebrations and within the framework of cultural exchanges with different educational institutions and organizations, DEWA received a delegation comprising 22 students from Stuttgart University in Germany accompanied by a group of professors and technicians. The delegation had a field visit to DEWA’s power station in Jebel Ali (Production Sector) to take a close look at the achievements in the fields of power generation and water desalination. DEWA made a detailed presentation about Jebel Ali Power Stations and their functions, production, and the strategy adopted in their development. Afterwards, the delegation had a field visit inside the power stations to inspect the process of electricity and water desalination. It expressed its admiration for DEWA’s efforts and achievements in this regard. It is noteworthy that Stuttgart University in Germany is one of the most well-known European universities. It possesses a worldwide reputation in the educational field related to mobile phone products, information technology, scientific engineering, natural and humanitarian sciences.