3 January 2026
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD&CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said: “I am honoured to extend my warmest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the occasion of the 20th Accession Anniversary. Over the past two decades, His Highness has presented the world with an exceptional and inspiring model of leadership, characterised by visionary thinking, wisdom and an extraordinary ability to transform ambition into tangible achievements and a promising future. Through this unique leadership approach, Dubai has become a leading global city and a preferred destination for living, working, investing and tourism, as well as a beacon of creativity, innovation, and sustainable development. It has also emerged as a pioneering model for smart cities that place human happiness and quality of life at the heart of development. Under the leadership of His Highness, the UAE Government has established itself as a global benchmark for efficiency, resilience and good governance, leading global competitiveness indicators and excelling in anticipating and shaping the future through the dedication of its loyal Emirati cadres.”
Al Tayer added: “At DEWA, we draw our vision, strategies and initiatives from the vision, thoughts and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who accepts nothing less than first place. We continue to implement pioneering projects and initiatives in the energy and water sectors, utilising the latest artificial intelligence technologies and Fourth Industrial Revolution tools, to advance sustainability, digital transformation and economic and social development. These efforts support Dubai’s global leadership and contribute to achieving the wise leadership’s vision of reaching net zero by 2050. On this cherished occasion, we renew our pledge of loyalty and allegiance to our wise leadership, and we commit to continuing our work with sincerity and responsibility to support the vision of His Highness for Dubai as a city of the future, progressing with confidence towards a more prosperous and sustainable future for us and for generations to come.”