DEWA is the Platinum Sponsor for the Dubai International Quran Award

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is Platinum Sponsor of the 22nd Dubai International Holy Qur’an Award, which runs from 1—20 Ramadan 1439 AH (2018AD). This takes place at the Amphitheatre of the Dubai Chamber, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This year’s award is named ‘Zayed Al Khair’ in line with the Year of Zayed in the UAE, which celebrates the Centennial of the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. This is part of DEWA’s corporate social responsibility to sponsor the cultural, religious and social events that improve the establishment of Islam’s values, and principles, within society.

“Every year, we sponsor the activities of the Dubai International Holy Qur’an Award, because of its great value and importance in urging Muslim communities around the world to read, memorise and recite the Holy Qur’an, especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Through this sponsorship, we seek to promote this prestigious award among global awards and competitions. The award has received great attention and participation from Islamic countries and communities. This supports our efforts to promote Dubai and the UAE’s status as a global hub for culture and humanitarianism. This also supports the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to highlight the meanings of tolerance and moderation in the teachings of Islam.” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

Al Tayer commended the efforts of the organisers by paying special tribute to the distinguished personalities and organisations who serve Islam around the world, supporting the talents of reciters from all over the world, and its excellence in the service of the Holy Qur’an and its teachings. 

Al Tayer highlighted that DEWA is committed to being a socially-responsible government organisation. DEWA launched an integrated programme of CSR work in 2018, to meet the objectives of the national initiative to commemorate the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed, and implement projects and initiatives that reflect his values and vision. It consists of 6 main programmes to provide 29 initiatives, and includes many activities and events that reflect the noble principles and values instilled by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the hearts of the citizens and residents of the UAE. DEWA’s CSR efforts over the last few years have contributed to an increase in society happiness from 82% in 2013, to 92% in 2017.

After the fifth day concluded, HE Ibrahim Mohammed Bu Melha and members of the Award Committee, with Abdullah Obaidullah, Executive Vice President of Water and Civil at DEWA, Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice-President of Business Support and Human Resources Sector, honoured the Sheikh who gave the lecture, exchanged momentos and took group pictures. There was also a coupon raffle draw for the audience with several cash prizes and gifts. DEWA’s participation during the fifth day of the award included awareness activities about electricity and water saving, including the campaign ‘Let's make this summer green’ from its booth at Dubai Chamber.

The Dubai International Holy Qur’an Award event hosts 750 people a day; which is around 15,000 people over 20 days. Since its establishment in Ramadan 1419 AH (December 1998), by a decree by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Award has achieved attention from many part of society, locally and internationally, especially in its global competition.