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18 February 2013

Saeed Al Tayer receives ‘Power Personality of the Year’ award

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has been honoured with the ‘Power Personality of the Year’ award, at the Middle East Electricity Awards 2013 today. The Awards were held as part of the inaugural Middle East Electricity and Solar Middle East Show 2013, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, in the presence of senior officials from the public and private sectors, as well as over 1,000 pioneers in the field of energy. The Middle East Electricity Awards honour outstanding achievements of individuals, departments, teams and organisations who have contributed to the growth and development of the solar energy industry in the Middle East. “I am delighted to receive the ‘Power Personality of the Year’ award introduced by the Middle East Electricity Awards 2013. This award is the result of our collective efforts at DEWA and what we have achieved in the field of energy,” said Al Tayer. “Our achievements in the energy sector are in line with the ‘Green Economy for Sustainable Development’ initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, and with DEWA’s vision to become a sustainable world-class utility, which requires the continuous application of best practices and the latest technology,” added Al Tayer. “DEWA has contributed to the development and growth of the energy sector in the emirate of Dubai, with a special focus on renewable energy to enhance Dubai’s leading position in the region as a global hub for finance, business and tourism. We are committed to continue these efforts to achieve the vision of Dubai, by meeting the needs of electricity and water, and actively participating in the development of Dubai across all social, economic and environmental aspects,” concluded Al Tayer.