DEWA Celebrates Emirati Women's Day with Quotes from Women Leaders

“DEWA’s top management follows the proactive approach of the wise leadership to support the UAE’s continuous efforts for empowering society through empowering women. Every day in the UAE is an opportunity to enhance the essential role of Emirati women with their families and at different vital administrative, executive or leading positions. The daughters of the UAE have the right to be proud of the great achievements that have been made, and of the positions they have earned with merit. They support the UAE’s nation and are an essential partner in building the country, serving the community and preparing future generations that raise the UAE flag high. DEWA spares no effort to ensure a sustainable future for Emirati women, preserve these gains, and move forward confidently towards 50 more years of success. DEWA is one of the most prominent national organisations supporting women in the energy sector, especially renewable and clean energy. DEWA works to provide all elements of support for us to turn challenges into opportunities and keep pace with the rapid changes, so our female employees remain an essential supporter of the sustainable development process in the UAE, and DEWA’s leading position as one of the most distinguished utilities worldwide,” said Khawla Al Mehairi, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Government Communications at DEWA.

“DEWA is committed to engaging Emirati women in the generation and operational divisions, providing all support to motivate them for self and professional development, and harnessing the capabilities of its scientific and practical employees to achieve success and excellence. I am pleased to extend my heartfelt thanks to DEWA’s top management, on behalf of myself and the female employees at DEWA, which spares no effort to support DEWA’s Women Committee to perform their tasks to the fullest. At DEWA Women’s Committee, we work to recognise the competencies, capabilities and dedication of female employees, and we are keen to launch related programmes, initiatives and events. We also ensure effective partnerships with relevant authorities and institutions, to provide female employees with the necessary expertise and knowledge, and to highlight their role in community service in all fields of work,” said Fatima Al Jokar, Chairperson of DEWA Women’s Committee.

 “DEWA’s Youth Council attaches great importance to enhancing the role of women and youth in the energy sector, to sustain the achievements and support the gains won by the UAE over the past 50 years and move steadily towards 50 more years of accomplishments. DEWA’s top management supports the Council’s efforts to provide an incubator for feedback from young people, highlight their role, motivate them to become a source of inspiration for current and future generations, and harness their talents to serve DEWA and the community, and enhance DEWA’s excellence and global leadership. On Emirati Women’s Day, I congratulate the daughters of the UAE who reflect the honourable image of Emirati women every day, and prove their competence and merit in all the nation’s work, said Aysha Alremeithi, DEWA’s Youth Council President & Deputy Manager at Innovation Centre.

“DEWA’s support for its Emirati female employees from various divisions has made them inspirational regional and global role models and essential partners in the growth and prosperity of the UAE. With their success, relentless efforts and dedication, our female employees continue to write remarkable success stories in their workplace, and prove every day that they are highly efficient and responsible, and key supporters of achieving the directives of the wise leadership and DEWA’s vision to become a globally leading sustainable innovative corporation,” said Dr Aaesha Alnuaimi, Director of the Innovation Centre at DEWA.