28 January 2012
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) welcomed at his office a delegation led by Tariq Al Gurg, CEO of Dubai Cares. During their visit to DEWA they expressed their appreciation to DEWA for its support to Dubai Cares, which is working on highlighting the importance of the role of elementary education for children in developing countries and enhancing awareness of the challenges that prevent their receiving a good education. “DEWA’s Social Responsibility Strategy accords with the objectives of Dubai Cares campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which aims to highlight education as one of the most effective means of reducing poverty. This reflects His Highness’ sincere desire to help children to be positive individuals in their society – regardless of their race or religion,” said His Excellency. “DEWA considers social responsibility to be very important and works to build a more consolidated and harmonized community with the ability to accept positive changes and effectively participate in achieving development at educational, health, social, economical, and environmental levels in line with the wise directives of the Government of Dubai,” he added. At the end of the visit, Al Gurg expressed his appreciation to His Excellency regarding DEWA’s many humanitarian initiatives and commended its key role in assisting Dubai Cares to make huge and positive change in the life of many children and their societies.