DEWA is Strategic Sponsor of 9th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport Organised by RTA
In line with its dedication to the community and promoting lasting development in Dubai and the UAE, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has actually introduced its engagement as critical sponsor for the 9th Dubai Award for Lasting Transportation arranged by Roads and Transfer Authority (RTA). The award event will be held on 20 February 2017 and will certainly encourage the public and private sectors to contribute to the decrease of traffic jam, environmental conservation, and the development of fast and effective remedies to enhance the standard of living, the atmosphere, and Dubai's global stature. It likewise aims to motivate innovative environmental sustainability approaches.
Following to the vision of the management, and in accordance with the 'Green Economic climate for Sustainable Development' initiative outlined by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to develop a sustainable future for Dubai, DEWA is eager to support initiatives to promote lasting advancement, the preservation of the environment, and the change to a green economy. Hereof, we are joining the Dubai Award for Lasting Transportation as a strategic sponsor, which is consistent with DEWA's method of supporting social development and advertising a culture of sustainability throughout all facets of life and different economic and solution sectors. Our company believe that the culture of sustainability and the conservation of resources along with the rationalisation of consumption could be accomplished just with collective initiatives at numerous degrees. Together, we could fulfil the UAE Vision 2021's objective of a lasting atmosphere for the UAE, and Dubai Plan 2021's goal to earn Dubai a smart and sustainable city," stated HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
"DEWA seeks to educate and motivate organizations and community participants to play energetic and positive roles in the development of a safe and easy transport system for everybody, and strengthen collaboration with institutions and calculated partners in the locations of transport, safety and security and the setting. We additionally sustain and promote effective initiatives in these key locations, as well as boost and encourage creativity, entrepreneurship, and the race for innovative efforts in numerous areas of transportation for the very best passions of this excellent nation," included HE Al Tayer.
HE Al Tayer emphasised the importance of the Award for DEWA which the public transportation bus initiative for DEWA's staff members has actually helped reduce using personal cars and urged people to use public transportation. The initiative has done well in reducing the risk of road web traffic crashes in vital areas such as nuclear power plant and also reduced dangerous carbon exhausts comparable to growing 30,000 trees. He additionally noted that the initiative has actually reduced website traffic in Dubai by 7,740 vehicles monthly.
The Dubai Award for Lasting Transportation's various goals include educating and encouraging individuals and social establishments to play active and favorable duties in the development of facilities and public transportation; advertising sustainable transportation; among all segments of culture; and sustaining and advertising successful campaigns in the locations of transport, safety and security and setting. The Award also promotes and motivates creative thinking and entrepreneurship and drives innovative efforts in numerous locations of transport for the optimum benefit of all.
