DEWA emphasises importance of connecting with youths to empower them and refine their skills

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has praised the high standards and determination of DEWA’s youths in achieving success across various fields, commending their eagerness to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the UAE and Dubai to enhance their leadership skills.

Al Tayer made these remarks during a meeting with DEWA’s Youth Council to review their most prominent achievements in 2024, hear the views and aspirations of young employees, and learn more about their innovative solutions and requirements.

“We are eager to enhance intergenerational communication and provide opportunities for youths to engage in dialogue with decision-makers, as well as encourage them to present innovative ideas and develop future skills. With the support of Dubai’s wise leadership, our youths have embarked on an empowering journey, exemplifying responsibility, hard work and the boundless creative energy that fuels their aspirations. DEWA's youths have become a key partner in our efforts to achieve the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. We support DEWA’s Youth Council as it continues its successful role in empowering young people and investing in their potential to achieve sustainable development,” said Al Tayer.

Aysha Mohammad Alremeithi, DEWA’s Youth Council President, said: “The successes of DEWA’s youths are the result of the top management’s guidance and trust in the potential of young employees and their ability to turn challenges into opportunities. The Youth Council further seeks to achieve their aspirations and provide the necessary tools to refine their skills and qualify them as drivers of positive change.”

From October 2019 to December 2024, the Youth Council organised 74 events, 23 awareness sessions and seven educational trips and field visits. The council also participated in 11 international forums and conferences. Additionally, several council members participated in four national and international programmes in 2023 and 2024. The council launched numerous initiatives and more than 10 communication platforms for young employees.

In the first quarter of 2025, the council worked on various initiatives, including the participation of its members in drafting the Dubai youth values charter, titled ‘My Values, My Future’. The charter establishes a framework of values that empowers young people to drive sustainable development. The council’s President also participated in several panel discussions organised by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) within the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Hub, which aims to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders and emphasises the importance of empowering youths in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors. The council also organised an interactive trip to Mushrif Park to promote the concept of sustainable living and encourage youths to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle.

Moreover, the council also organised art workshops during the Sikka Art and Design Festival, in co-operation with Dubai Culture. During Innovation Month 2025, the council arranged an educational trip to the Museum of the Future to explore and draw inspiration from the innovative projects propelling Dubai into the future. It further participated in a panel discussion organised by the Youth Leadership Council of ACWA Power under the theme ‘Youth and the Energy Transition’, as part of the World Hydrogen Conference – Middle East and North Africa 2025.