Quote by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA on World Day for Health and Safety at Work 2021

“We place the health and safety of our customers, employees and partners at the top of our priorities. This is in accordance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. We have trained staff on the highest international standards in occupational health and safety. We work to keep our staff, and the employees of our partner consultants, contractors and suppliers, updated with the latest developments and best practices in occupational health and safety. This helps us reach the highest standards of excellence and quality, through continuous training. Amid the extraordinary circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we work according to an integrated strategy within the guidelines recommended by the relevant authorities of the Government of the UAE and Dubai. We provide the vaccine for all our staff and their families. We are increasing our efforts to accelerate the recovery and a return to normal after the pandemic. We also provide a help line for staff, in cooperation with specialists and psychologists, to support the psychological wellbeing of employees and enhance their sense of security,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

“Last year, we were able to turn challenges into opportunities. DEWA was the first organisation in the Middle East and North Africa to meet the international standards of the British Safety Council (BSC) on protection against COVID-19. We received the Gold Award by International Business Excellence Award (IBXA-2020) in the Wellbeing & Health category. We were awarded the Sword of Honour for Health and Safety for the 13th time by the BSC. In 2019, we won the Best Business Awards in the Health and Safety category, which is one of the most prestigious awards in the UK. We are committed to preserving our gains, to continuously achieve the highest health and safety standards in its different operations, as part of our responsibility towards our staff, customers and society. We will continue to save lives and belongings to provide a safe, happy and secure work environment. This raises DEWA’s standing as one of the most prominent global utilities and the most distinguished in all its operations,” added Al Tayer.