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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continued its celebrations of the 43rd UAE National Day, saluting the ‘Spirit of the Union’ with a range of activities at its headquarters in Zabeel East, DEWA’s Sustainable Building in Al Quoz, Al Hudaiba Centre, Warsan, and Jebel Ali Station. DEWA organised a number of activities, attended by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, staff, partners, and customers. The second day celebrations included staff standing to form the number 43. Other activities included a parade by the Al Khayalla band of Dubai Police, an exhibition of old photos, and a performance by the Al Harbiya band, among others. A number of divers from DEWA staff raised the UAE flag on the seabed of the Arabian Gulf, off Jumeirah beach. DEWA organised a workshop on Arabic calligraphy for its staff to strengthen National Identity and the Arabic language. “We have gathered together here today to celebrate the National Day that is dear to all our hearts. We gather to remember the day when our the visions and efforts of our founding fathers, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, united together to announce the birth of the UAE. They brought together seven pearls that form the nation and provide the prosperity for all citizens and residents of this generous land,” said HE Said Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. “On this day, we renew our loyalty to our wise leadership. Thanks to their vision, wise directions, and dedicated efforts to serve the nation and its citizens round the clock, the UAE has reached the global status it enjoys today in a record time. Today, 43 years after the Union, the UAE has become the focus of world attention in all areas. It has come as no surprise that our nation has been voted the happiest in the Arab world and 17th globally, according to the World Happiness Report, which is commissioned by the UN. Today, we say ‘Thank You’ from the happiest people to the leader of the nation,” he added. In conjunction with DEWA’s celebrations of the 43rd UAE National Day, employee Meera Rashid Ahmed Al Ali, from the office of Internal Audit at DEWA, dedicated her first literary work, a collection of Nabati poems titled Diwan Al Hadmalah, to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. The book includes different Nabati poems related to the UAE heritage. “I dedicate the Diwan to His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer who is working hard to serve the nation and achieve the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, through his tireless and persistent efforts in the largest utility and service sector in Dubai,” said Al Ali. National Day activities in DEWA’s branches The Sustainable Building in Al Quoz DEWA organised a series of national and heritage activities at its Sustainable Building in Al Quoz in the presence of Abdulla Obaidullah, Executive Vice President of Water and Civil, Vice Presidents, and staff, as well as DEWA’s nursery children. Obaidullah started the celebrations by opening the tent, which was built for the UAE National Day. He toured the Mawaheb exhibition, the homemade goods stalls, and the Arab hospitality corner. He joined in the fun with the children and then cut the cake and took a group photo. Obaidullah praised the participation of the Dubai Autism Centre in the celebrations. The attendees expressed their happiness with the celebrations and their hopes for a safe, secure, happy and prosperous UAE under the umbrella of its wise leadership. Al Hudaiba Centre DEWA celebrated the 43rd UAE National Day at Al Hudaiba. The celebrations were attended by Marwan Al Sabbagh, Acting Executive Vice President of Transmission Power, Vice Presidents, and a large number of DEWA staff. Al Sabbagh started the celebrations by cutting the ribbon to the National Day tent. Participating school students and DEWA staff performed the National Anthem. They then stood for a group photo. DEWA staff distributed flags, badges, and scarves to the attendees. Al Sabbagh and staff toured the National Day tent and checked the handmade crafts, Dubai Autism Centre’s products, and the Arabic hospitality corner. The celebration was concluded by Al Sabbagh and the attendees cutting the cake. Jebel Ali Station DEWA celebrated the 43rd UAE National Day in Jebel Al Power Station, attended by Nasser Lootah, Executive Vice President of Generation, Vice Presidents and a large number of employees. The celebrations began with the National Anthem performed by Al Bara’ah school children and the swearing of allegiance. Staff distributed flags, badges, and scarves. This was followed by a walkaround led by Lootah, which began in G-Station and ended at L-Station. Lootah officially opened the tent, and was shown around and introduced to the families who produce local goods and traditional hospitality, along with products from the Autism Centre. The celebration concluded by Lootah cutting a cake with all the attendees. Lootah and the staff expressed their happiness with this special occasion. These celebrations are part of DEWA’s initiatives to enhance the Spirit of the Union, the elements of National Identity, and to strengthen national loyalty and belonging aming employees. Quotes by DEWA staff on the UAE National Day “The shining occasion of the second of December each year, fills our hearts with joy and a sense of pride. The National Day reminds us of our glorious history and how the UAE has evolved to be at the forefront in all fields, thanks to its wise leadership,” said Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources. “We thank God for the wise leadership who seek excellence in all fields. They do not know the word impossible and have inspired us to attain glory. The National Day celebrations underline our achievements and the dedication of our leadership that inspires us to excel in all fields,” said Waleed Salman, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at DEWA. “The UAE National Day represents a glorious history of the united vision of our founding fathers. It gives us the spirit of determination, perseverance and hard work to continue the process of development to ensure the prosperity of all citizens and residents,” said Nasser Lootah, Executive Vice President of Generation at DEWA. “The UAE National Day is a great occasion for us to express our devotion and gratitude to our wise leadership who have established our nation as one of the best countries in the world. We accomplished this phenomenal growth in a short span of time underscoring the skill and wisdom of our leadership and the efforts of the people of this country and their contribution to the progress the UAE,” said Abdullah Al Hajri, Executive Vice President of Customer Services. “The UAE National Day is precious to us as it reflects our sense of pride and belonging to our beloved country. It also reminds us of the need to continue the hard work and dedicated efforts to preserve our gains and enhance the prestige enjoyed by the UAE in various parts of the world,” said Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission at DEWA. “The 43rd UAE National Day is an important occasion to highlight the bright image of the UAE. Our wise leadership has established the nation as a global hub and achieved several milestone accomplishments that strengthen our pride,” said Rashid bin Humaidan, Executive Vice President of Distribution Power at DEWA. “We celebrate the 43rd UAE National Day and our young nation stands high under a wise leadership that works round the clock for the prosperity of its citizens, residents, and visitors. 43 years have passed and the sons of this nation, with their relentless determination, steer the course for future prosperity with confidence to make the UAE a shining star and we will continue to build on these inspiring achievements,” said Khawla Al Mehairi, VP Marketing & Corporate Communications at DEWA. “We view the 43rd UAE National Day with hope and optimism for what lies ahead. It underlines the global achievements of the nation, which places the interests of its people as a top priority. If we compare the UAE now with four decades ago, we will feel pride in our remarkable achievements. Each year, our country is making more progress and enhancing its reputation,” said Jassim Rajab, Financial Controller at DEWA. “Since I arrived at the UAE, I have felt that I am among my family and loved ones, and that the UAE is my home country. The UAE upholds a cosmopolitan community and promotes harmony among the multicultural population led by the visionary leadership of the UAE. We thank the leadership and people of the UAE. We all work to achieve the same goal, which is to set an example of peaceful coexistence, tolerance and peace,” said Yousef Jebril, Executive Vice President of Power & Water Planning at DEWA.