DEWA organises Road Race on National Sports Day
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in collaboration with Zabeel Ladies Club, has actually arranged the Road Race activity on the National Sports Day. A large numbers of women, from DEWA's staff and society, participated in the race in a exciting and energetic ambience. The activity was part of the National Sports Day, an initiative of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, organised under the motto 'UAE Unites Us'. "Launching the yearly National Sports Day as per the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stresses his commitment to making Dubai the happiest city on the planet, with fit and healthy individuals. We are pleased to take part in this national activity, which contributes to enhancing relations and motivating values of forgiveness and combination. Events like these promote values of love and consistency in society through the language of sport, which everybody comprehends, no matter their culture," stated HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
"DEWA is dedicated to motivating its staff to follow a healthy way of life, workout, and preserve a great work-life balance. DEWA's organisation of the Road Race supports our commitment to participating in different national activities, and motivating society to adopt healthy way of lives making them happier. We recognise that a effective and delighted society is a society of healthy people," added Al Tayer.
"DEWA puts in all readily available efforts to empower working women across all locations, to boost their abilities and their active take part in the advancement of DEWA and society as a whole. We acknowledge the crucial role ladies play in the social, cultural, and financial advancement. This year, DEWA formed females's sports groups as part of our method to supply a favorable work environment that encourages staff, promotes an excellent work-life balance, and contributes to enhancing total fitness and health," concluded Al Tayer.
"In line with our wise federal government's concentrate on ladies's sports, we at DEWA assistance working women to improve their function, and to actively participate in different local and global sporting occasions and activities. This supports DEWA's business social obligation technique," said Khawla Al Mehairi, Chairperson of DEWA Women's Committee. The Road Race occurred at Zabeel Ladies Club. A big numbers of women from DEWA's staff and from various parts of Dubai participated in this special sporting occasion. DEWA's women's sports team supervised the competitors. At the end of the race, Fatima Deemas, Vice Chairperson of DEWA Women's Committee, and Khuloud Al Ali, head of the females's sports groups at DEWA, awarded medals and prizes to the runners who took the first 10 places. Sara Alkous preceded, Elite Cruikshank came second, and Asma Hanslod came 3rd at the Road Race.
The organising committee of the Road Race prepared the location of the event according to the highest international safety standards. Ambulances, provided by the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, were placed around the location to guarantee the security of all participants.
