Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Honoured by Dubai International Holy Quran Award

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8 July 2014

The Dubai International Holy Quran Award honours DEWA

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) was honoured for being a gold sponsor of the 18th Dubai International Holy Qur’an Award held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. HE Ibrahim Mohammed Bumelha, Cultural and Humanitarian Advisor of the Ruler of Dubai, and Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Dubai International Holy Qur’an Award, presented the honouring shield to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, during the Award ceremonies which is organised at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Al Tayer commended the efforts of the Award’s organisers, noting that it has become an international initiative that serves Islam and Muslims and embraces talents from all over the world. “The Dubai International Holy Qur’an Award has become an Islamic beacon that serves the Holy Qur’an at the local and international levels as well as highlighting the Islamic aspect of Dubai. Our sponsorship of this international award is part of our social responsibility and our belief in the importance of such activities in educating the younger generation about their faith and encouraging them to memorise the Qur’an and study it,” he added. DEWA has a dedicated stand during the Award’s ceremonies which spreads awareness about the importance of sensible use of electricity and water. DEWA’s team welcomes the public, distribute awareness brochures, conduct contests and hand out prizes. The Dubai International Holy Qur’an Award is an Islamic institution dedicated to serving the Holy Qur’an through competitions, programmes and activities related to memorising the Holy Quran, spreading its values and encouraging young people to learn the Qur’an and abide by its teachings. The Award sponsors many Islamic activities that serve the Holy Qur’an and its sciences. The Award invests in the available opportunities and the social environment of Dubai and the UAE to achieve its goals, while encouraging teamwork and volunteering. The Award is well regarded inside and outside of the UAE, especially its international contest.