Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) | MD & CEO of DEWA congratulates Fatima Al Jokar on receiving her master’s degree in international environmental law

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), honoured Fatima Mohammed Al Jokar, Acting Legal Advisor and Chairperson of the Women’s Committee at DEWA, on receiving her master’s degree with distinction, on international environment law, from Dubai Police Academy. Al Tayer was also given a copy of the thesis, written by Al Jokar entitled ‘Unwritten Obligations Related to Environmental Protection’.

Al Tayer praised Fatima Al Jokar for her distinguished studies and perseverance, which reflects the great interest that the UAE attaches to its people, in supporting their higher research that benefits the nation and their employers.

"We are committed to initiatives that empower female employees to better perform in their positions at DEWA and motivate them to contribute effectively to the UAE’s overall national development process. Providing the right working environment has made DEWA an ideal destination for Emirati female professionals to attain the highest positions just like their male colleagues. DEWA plays a pivotal role in supporting the female-empowerment journey initiated by our founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. We remain committed to our female employees, to strengthen their capabilities and harness their potential to contribute to the empowerment of society as a whole,” Al Tayer added.

Fatima Al Jokar thanked DEWA for the opportunity to pursue her master's degree, as part of the organisation’s scholarship programme for its employees. She also expressed her appreciation for Al Tayer’s efforts and his continuous support in developing the professional and academic paths for employees, to balance their professional and social lives, to deal with various challenges and take advantage of all available opportunities.

"DEWA encourages us to develop our creativity, which is important to achieving our corporate objectives. It reflects the support of the wise leadership for Emirati women's empowerment programmes in the government and private sector. DEWA has become a role model in this field, providing the necessary ingredients for the success of Emirati women, helping them achieve a balance between their professional and social life, to achieve excellence," concluded Al Jokar.

The master’s degree with distinction that Al Jokar received from Dubai Police Academy included subjects like the nature of international environmental law, unwritten obligations related to energy sources, and the basis of international obligations in the field of environmental protection, all of which are part of the UAE’s focus in sustainable development and the preservation of the environment.