DUBAI / WAM
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), announced that it is sponsoring the UAE Inventors Society, based on its social responsibility and strategy to support innovation and creativity, and encourage and recognise the creative UAE Nationals.
“This makes it one of the biggest supporters of innovation in the UAE and Dubai,” Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa, said, adding that it also highlights the unique capabilities of Emiratis, promotes their country’s strategy in youth empowerment through innovation and creativity, and enhances their patriotism and good citizenship.
“It contributes to the UAE’s representation at global events and enhances its competitiveness in all areas,” he went on to say.
“Dewa promotes innovation among its employees and all society members. It adopts innovation in its work through an institutional approach and is moving steadily towards the next 50 years by building a sustainable future. This achieves the UAE Centennial 2071 to make the UAE the world’s leading nation and aligns with the National Innovation Strategy, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make the UAE one of the most innovative nations in the world, and the Dubai Plan 2021 for Dubai to be a city of happy, creative, and empowered people. Dewa spares no effort in supporting national organisations that push creativity and innovation. We are glad to sponsor the UAE Inventors Society to show the UAE as a global incubator for innovation, a hub for developing advanced scientific solutions, and a platform for global partnerships to make the world a better place, for generations to come,” according to Al Tayer.
Dewa has added objectives that focus on anticipating the future, innovation, and stakeholder happiness, and institutionalised innovation across all its divisions and operations. Their advanced innovations and projects have contributed to many achievements, making Dewa one of the most prestigious organisations in the world. Dewa will continue to support all efforts that consolidate the UAE and Dubai’s position in the global innovation map.
, especially in areas related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution’s technologies. These include Artificial Intelligence, AI, drones, energy storage, blockchain, and Internet of Things, IoT, among others.