Dubai: State-owned utility service provider Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully concluded its annual Ramadan awareness campaign.
The initiative was launched to highlight the noble values of the Holy Month of Ramadan, which is against all forms of wastage, while extending a helping hand to all, promoting solidarity, altruism and tolerance.
Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, commended the extensive support offered to the Ramadan campaign.
The DEWA MD and CEO remarked that the increased interest in conservation of electricity and water and preserving of valuable natural resources, supports the efforts of DEWA and the wise leadership to engage all members of society in the sustainable and comprehensive development process.
The blessed month of Ramadan is an opportunity to get rid of behavior that is harmful to the environment and society. As part of its vision to become a globally leading sustainable innovative corporation, DEWA launches many programs and initiatives throughout the year, provides conservation tips on its website and smart app, and harnesses the latest disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to provide smart and innovative services that facilitate the lives of customers and help them reduce electricity and water consumption.
Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer observed on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Ms. Khawla Al Mehairi, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Government Communications at DEWA, stated that, “At DEWA, we believe that the conservation of natural resources is a moral and national obligation, and we work to encourage all members of society to deal wisely with our resources, and to follow the approach of the Founding Fathers who instinctively realised the need to preserve the environment and consume only according to their need. This ensures the sustainability of resources for generations to come.”
The utility service provider hosted 21 virtual and in-person awareness lectures, empowering 4567 people, to encourage society members to adopt conservation and a sustainable lifestyle to reduce their carbon footprint. The campaign targeted senior citizens, people of determination, Quran recitation centers, participants of the Ramadan Aman campaign, sports clubs, orphanages and new Muslims.
DEWA held several activities, competitions and internal lectures in Arabic and English to raise awareness of Islamic principles which are based on strengthening the bonds of compassion and benevolence.
The Authority also launched an internal campaign in conjunction with Zayed Humanitarian Day, recognizing the rich legacy of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
DEWA dedicated a special section on its internal website (Freejna), to introduce the spirit of the Holy Month with its authentic Islamic and Arab values and principles. It also organized a Ramadan gathering to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and solidarity among its employees.