Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) | DEWA honours 15 female employees for volunteering abroad

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), honoured 15 DEWA female employees who participated in volunteering initiatives abroad. Al Tayer bestowed the employees with the "Bracelet of Tolerance" in recognition of their efforts to promote tolerance among communities and participation in voluntary initiatives abroad.

The honoured staff participated in volunteer projects and missions outside the UAE organised by UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment, under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in partnership with DEWA, to implement sustainable development and operational projects.  The trips included several countries: Uganda, Egypt, Tajikistan, China, Bangladesh, Uganda, Mali and the Amazon.

“Today we are reaping the fruits of the seeds sown by the late founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in the heart of the UAE society and the world and his commitment to women's participation in development and community building. The UAE’s wise leadership, represented by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, follows the footsteps of the late Sheikh Zayed to enhance these achievements,” HE Al Tayer said.

“HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (Mother of the Nation), is committed to ensuring Emirati women are a symbol of the active patriot, who instils the noble values of patience, understanding, love, tolerance and loyalty in their children and society members,” he added.

Al Tayer also pointed out that DEWA strives to be one of the largest contributors to supporting the integrated and sustainable system of volunteerism in Dubai and the UAE, through its continuous work to promote the value of volunteerism and community cohesion. DEWA has also launched a volunteering programme through a dedicated section on its internal portal, so that employees can select the programmes and initiatives that best meet their interests, capabilities, and schedules. DEWA is cooperating with a number of government and private entities to roll out these initiatives, with the aim of promoting volunteerism among the youth.

Fatima Mohammed Al Jokar, Chairperson of DEWA Women’s Committee said that the Committee does not hesitate to provide DEWA female staff with all the attention and support they need to play an active role in building a strong and cohesive society able to cope with the new changes. Al Jokar added: “Every day, DEWA's female employees, and the UAE women in general, demonstrate their competence and effective role in supporting the overall renaissance and comprehensive development drive. They are always trustworthy and responsible, and show great merit in their tasks and responsibilities. Their enthusiasm to participate in volunteer work demonstrates their commitment to the authentic values of UAE society and to Islamic teachings as well as their commitment to their national and social responsibilities.”

The honoured female employees appreciated the support they received from DEWA's senior leadership and the staff and noted the importance of the experiences gained during the voluntary charity campaign in which they participated. They also highlighted some inspiring stories they experienced during their journey, and stressed the important impact this experience has had on their lives and those of the communities that the campaigns have helped.

Al Tayer honoured the following employees: Maryam Khansaheb, who participated in trips to Uganda and Egypt; Noora Zowayed, who participated in trips to Tajikistan, Egypt and China; Ayesha Al Shaer, who participated in trips to Bangladesh, Egypt and Tajikistan; Fatma Almuhairi, who participated in trips to Uganda, Egypt and Mali; Suhaila Shaaban, who participated in trips to Uganda and Tajikistan; Kaltham Al Mutawa, who participated in trips to Uganda and Tajikistan; Meera Almeel, who participated in trips to Amazon and Uganda; Maha Ali Hassan, who participated in trips to Bangladesh; Hamda Ali Hassan, who participated in trips to Bangladesh; Muna Alqebaili, who participated in trips to Bangladesh and Fatima Alhammadi, who participated in trips to Bangladesh. Al Tayer also honoured Anood Almarzouqi; Aysha Alremeithi; Athbeh AlShehhi; and Fatma Jaffar; who shared their knowledge and international volunteer experiences with DEWA’s staff and the local and global communities.