DEWA organises programme for the elderly to support innovation, creativity and education
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in cooperation with the Family Gathering Centre, has arranged a program to assist innovation, creativity and education, for a team of senior Emirati citizens at Dubai Mall. The group was offered a first-hand chance to experience and also learn about a multitude of aquatic animals settling the Dubai Aquarium. The action complements DEWA's vision of coming to be a sustainable, innovative world-class utility and meeting its commitment to execute Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and also to promote national identity.
"DEWA's strategic dedication to keeping its CSR assists the instructions of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, advising the people of the UAE to unite and do helpful for others, reflecting their commitment to offering the country. CSR is a huge part of DEWA's job and even we take high concern in our responsibility in the direction of society.
Throughout the year, DEWA has launched several social advancement initiatives to encourage as well as boost interaction amongst the elderly, as well as is devoted to offering them with a secure and also steady life, as they are an important part of our community.
Today's meeting is an authentic gesture by DEWA staff members to show appreciation for their fathers and also grandfathers, and even to enhance social communication. Tasks such as these contain employees with a feeling of self-satisfaction, a more than happy workplace and also maturing a unified culture," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
Al Tayer stressed that it's important for all people and organizations to work to together to look after seniors who have contributed a good deal to the development of the UAE.
In the direction of the end of the visit, Al Tayer offered presents to the senior. Throughout the occasion, individuals listened to Emirati traditional and even heritage poems and songs, as well as various other enjoyable tasks that were appreciated by participants. Adhering this, the group had go for the Milas restaurant, Executive Vice Presidents as well as Vice Presidents also participated in.
HE Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, applauded this program for the senior to assist innovation, creativity and education.
This programme supports innovation and education for the elderly, and was organised following the success of the previous years initiative, which was also in cooperation with the Family Gathering Centre. Last year's occasion saw DEWA efficiently hosting a lunch reception for a group of elderly Emirati people at Al Fanar Restaurant in Dubai Festival City. DEWA is committed to providing a bundle of solutions and even establishments for senior residents using the Thukher cards from the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai.Benefits include providing valet parking and wheelchairs at all DEWA customer services centres, in addition to a 50% discount on Activation of Supply (Move In) and Final Bill (Move Out) services as well as meter inspection charges.
