DEWA's Collaboration Enhances Inclusion of People of Determination

The close cooperation between Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the Dubai Club for People of Determination contributes to strengthening national efforts aimed at including and empowering people of determination, transferring and localising knowledge, raising awareness and building capabilities to make Dubai the city of the future.

The two organisations work closely to launch inspiring and effective initiatives, events and programmes aimed at developing the passion and talents of people of determination for creativity, innovation and arts to help them unleash their potential and creativity, expand their perceptions and knowledge, and encourage them to keep learning. Moreover, this enables them to be included in society and positively engage in their social environment as individuals capable of production and creativity.

“At DEWA, we support the National Policy for Empowering People of Determination, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to create an inclusive society that ensures empowerment and a decent life for People of Determination and their families. It also supports the ‘My Community... a City for Everyone’ initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, to transform Dubai into an accessible city for people of determination. As part of its commitment to provide an inclusive environment for people of determination, DEWA, in cooperation with its partners, organises many events, training and awareness sessions aimed at enhancing the happiness of employees, customers and society members, including people of determination and their families. These activities help DEWA maintain its position as one of the most prominent pioneering organisations in including and empowering people of determination. DEWA is committed to this policy through four pillars: employees, customers, society, and partners. DEWA strives to support initiatives and community activities to enable people of determination to include them in society and play an essential role,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

“Between 2015 and 2021, the number of initiatives, community sponsorships and media campaigns related to people of determination and their family and community reached 71 programmes. The average number of beneficiaries of these community initiatives reached 3,484,998 people, and the community happiness rate for DEWA’s role as a supportive institution for people of determination reached 94% in 2021. DEWA is working to align its strategy with local and federal strategies for including and empowering people of determination. DEWA was able to achieve all strategic and operational indicators in this field for the year 2021,” added Al Tayer.

HE Thani Juma Berregad, Chairman of the Dubai Club for People of Determination, thanked HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer for DEWA’s efforts and significant role in supporting and empowering people of determination through sustainable projects and initiatives. Berregad praised DEWA’s cooperation with the club in launching several initiatives within the framework of the strategic partnership to develop the services provided to this segment of society. “The association between DEWA and the club is in the interest of the people of determination through its best practices and institutional experiences. We hope that we can provide them a platform to achieve their desired ambitions at all levels, which will also have a positive impact on people of determination