Quote by HE Saeed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, on the 18th Accession Anniversary of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Crown Prince of Dubai and HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Deputy Ruler of Dubai

“It is my honour to extend my sincere congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on the 18th anniversary of his accession as Crown Prince of Dubai, and to His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, on the 18th anniversary of his accession as Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Their Highnesses play a pivotal role in advancing Dubai’s development journey and consolidating its pioneering model, inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This visionary leadership is founded on good governance, organisational agility, innovation and future readiness,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

“His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed leads Dubai’s government ecosystem in a manner that fosters smart transformation and innovation, establishes high performance standards and cultivates a culture of positive competitiveness. His Highness places strong emphasis on building national capabilities, developing Emirati talent and enhancing service quality across all sectors. This leadership has been clearly reflected in the significant advancements Dubai has witnessed in the digital economy, artificial intelligence, sustainability, quality of life and service accessibility, all of which have strengthened the emirate’s position in global competitiveness indicators,” Al Tayer added.

“The future-focused vision of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed has been fundamental in reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global hub for trade and finance, strengthening the resilience of its economic and financial landscape, boosting investor confidence and accelerating the transition to a more diversified and robust economy. This supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and reinforces the emirate’s position among the world’s leading financial and investment centres. This vision has also laid a solid foundation for the development of financial markets and the continuous enhancement of legislative and financial frameworks in line with international best practice,” Al Tayer explained.

“On this auspicious occasion, we renew our pledge to continue our efforts to achieve the vision of the wise leadership through quality projects and strategic initiatives that strengthen energy and water security, advance the transition to a green economy and contribute to achieving net zero by 2050. We pray to Almighty God to continue to bless His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed with good health and well-being, and to guide them in furthering the journey of leadership and excellence, so that Dubai remains a global benchmark for innovation, sustainability and future readiness – and a source of inspiration for cities worldwide,” Al Tayer concluded.