Quotes from DEWA’s female leaders on International Women’s Day 2025

Quote by Maryam Al-Mutaiwei, Vice President of Human Resources at DEWA, on International Women’s Day 2025

“DEWA exemplifies the investment of government entities in their human resources, both men and women, to achieve national goals and to strengthen its pioneering global position in all fields. DEWA's strategies for human resources include the engagement of female employees in all fields of work, allowing them to prove their worth and leave their mark as active partners in the comprehensive development process and making further progress in local and global competitiveness indicators. In line with the vision of the wise leadership, DEWA provides female employees with the appropriate and necessary opportunities to achieve further tangible achievements in various leadership and management positions, allowing them to have a positive impact on the working environment and society, as well as to raise children and preserve the family, and to strengthen the bonds of a mutually supportive and tolerant society. As a pillar of national and global endeavours aimed at mobilising all to shape a bright and sustainable future, a wide range of DEWA’s elite female employees have a prestigious global profile.”

Quote by Fatima Al Jokar, Chairperson of the DEWA Women’s Committee, on International Women’s Day 2025

“The DEWA Women's Committee has consistently played an active role in achieving DEWA's strategic objectives. It has fostered a motivational work environment that promotes the balance between the professional and social lives of DEWA’s female employees. This enhances their happiness, as well as that of their families. Female employee satisfaction with the committee’s performance reached 96% in 2024, proving its success in realising their aspirations. During 2024, the DEWA Women’s Committee organised more than 50 social and technical activities and workshops, with the participation of over 1,000 female employees. The committee received four benchmarking visits to learn about its best practices. Through the Edhaa initiative (Arabic for ‘spotlight’), the committee highlighted the local and international achievements of 10 female employees. DEWA’s female employees also participated in many volunteering activities, with the total volunteering hours in the last year exceeding 16,000 hours in 28 humanitarian and community initiatives.”

Quote by Dr Aaesha Alnuaimi, Director of the Sustainability and Innovation Centre at DEWA, on International Women’s Day 2025

“DEWA’s commitment to empowering women, investing in their efforts and experiences, and helping them overcome obstacles has broadened our prospects for achieving unprecedented accomplishments. It further allowed us to play our role in accelerating the energy transition and climate action, and maintaining the leadership of the UAE in supporting the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030, as well as supporting DEWA’s track record of global achievements in all areas, especially in clean and renewable energy and sustainability. Thanks to DEWA’s trust in our abilities, we have succeeded in representing DEWA and the UAE effectively at major international forums and supporting the bright model of inspiring Emirati women, who are able to continue their valuable contributions in accelerating net zero, while enhancing their capabilities, energies and skills to remain a model of pivotal and effective partners in achieving prosperity and sustainable and comprehensive development.”

Quote by Engineer Haifa Busamra, Expert – Transmission Power at DEWA, on International Women’s Day 2025

“DEWA provides us with opportunities to build our capacities by participating in workshops, seminars and events aimed at exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences. It further allows us to take advantage of DEWA’s training courses and educational opportunities offered inside and outside the UAE to encourage us to innovate and refine our expertise and knowledge, so that we remain ready to take the lead in national workplaces and bring about a qualitative shift in practice and in the field.”

Quote by Aysha Mohammad Alremeithi, DEWA Youth Council President, on International Women’s Day 2025

“DEWA is following the UAE's approach and pioneering model to embrace all segments of society, especially women and the youth, and to enhance their capabilities to support ambitious national plans and achieve the goals of climate action and sustainable economic and social development. DEWA spares no effort to enhance the contribution of women and the youth, and actively involve them in environmental preservation, as well as efforts to build the nation and prepare the next generations. It further motivates them to provide sustainable and innovative solutions that support DEWA’s ambitions to become a globally leading sustainable innovative corporation committed to achieving net zero by 2050.”

Quote by Aysha Al Asam Almazrouei, Vice Chairperson of the DEWA Women’s Committee, on International Women’s Day 2025

“The DEWA Women's Committee organises various social activities and events throughout the year aiming at making a positive, effective and sustainable impact for female employees to strengthen their mutual co-operation. The committee is also keen on establishing effective partnerships with various local entities and institutions, to provide female employees with the necessary expertise and knowledge. It further encourages them to continue their education and acquire knowledge and experience that refine their vocational and family skills at different levels, so as to enhance their happiness and that of their families.”