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The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on Wednesday organised a ‘creativity lab’ workshop themed, ‘Envisioning the Future’, to discuss innovative solutions and industry solution in the energy sector, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data. IoT is the connection of everyday physical objects to the Internet in order to gather real-time data about performance, operational effectiveness, malfunctions, etc.
The workshop was attended by DEWA’s Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and senior management, in addition to top executives from the private sector.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, in his keynote speech, said, “I am pleased to welcome you to the Creativity Lab workshop in adherence with the vision of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to transform Dubai and the UAE into a global hub to explore and develop the future. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid adopts a clear vision that predicts what the future has in store, enabling the dawn of a new era based on innovation and creativity.”
He quoted Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who once said, “The role of government is to create an environment in which people can achieve their dreams and ambitions, not to create an environment that government can control.”
Al Tayer added, “In our efforts to enhance Dubai’s position as an international platform for innovation and creativity, and to achieve the Dubai Innovation Strategy to transform the emirate into the most innovative city in the world, and to support the Dubai Plan 2021 to enhance Dubai’s competitiveness, DEWA is working to enhance the Dubai Future Agenda, to establish the most efficient government in the world.
“We adopt a clear and integrated approach based on innovation, and work to achieve all objectives set by Dubai Government, while supporting ongoing Research and Development into new technologies to streamline government work. We have established a number of teams, under the theme of ‘Teams of the Future,’ to discuss the future of various sectors, and implement the latest technologies, ensuring innovation, to lay down the foundations for the future of the emirate.”
Waleed Salman, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at DEWA, said, “DEWA has included strategic objectives within its strategy map with a focus on envisioning the future, innovation, and the happiness of stakeholders. This is achieved by organising workshops that promote innovation. Events like DEWA’s creativity lab are ideal platform to
exchange expertise and
share best international practices, in collaboration with
international experts.”