DUBAI, UAE – Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organized 12 sports tournaments in 2022, with the participation of 2,437 male and female employees from various divisions.
DEWA also sponsored and hosted three sports tournaments, and participated in several local sports events.
These occurred in line with the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, to make sporting activities and exercising a lifestyle in Dubai.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, received from Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, a certificate of thanks and appreciation from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid.
This is in appreciation of DEWA’s active role and its sponsorship of the Dubai Fitness Challenge initiative, launched by Sheikh Hamdan, to promote Dubai’s position as the most active and happiest city in the world.
“We strive to enhance the health and quality of life of our employees in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to make sports a lifestyle and daily practice,” Al Tayer said.
“We encourage sports as an integral part of the community, as it promotes a healthy, vibrant lifestyle, stimulates positive energy, and fosters social networking and communication among employees,” he said.
Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA, said, “Sports activities that DEWA organizes or participates in contribute to enhancing teamwork among employees, developing physical and mental capabilities, helping them gain self-confidence, and increasing their productivity in the workplace.”
DEWA supports and participates in the Gov Games, which are organized and supervised by the Executive Council of Dubai in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council.
Last year, DEWA’s male and female teams actively participated in the third cycle of the Gove Games.
DEWA has consolidated its participation and sponsorship of the Dubai Fitness Challenge through Mai Dubai, which is wholly owned by DEWA.
It included an integrated program with the aim of motivating the people in Dubai to increase their physical activity and commit to allocating at least 30 minutes per day for 30 days in practicing a variety of fitness activities and sports.
DEWA participated in the 10th Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament, held under the patronage of wife of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum.
It was held from November 7 to November 21, 2022. Sixty-eight female employees from DEWA participated in 10 individual and group sports.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, implemented by DEWA in Seih Al Dahal in Dubai, hosted the Community Cycling Challenge organized by Peloton Events, with the participation of 11 teams from across the UAE.
The event was held under the patronage of the Dubai Sports Council and spanned 66 kilometers. The Solar Park is the largest single-site solar park in the world.
DEWA’s Sports Committee organized the DEWA Bowling Tournament 2022 and 120 employees participated in the event.
DEWA organized its sports tournaments for February at DEWA Academy, World Padel Academy, and G-Force Cricket Academy, with the participation of 337 male and female employees. The tournaments included chess, padel and cricket.
DEWA women’s team won first place in the Ramadan Women’s Football Tournament, organized by Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with Jam Sports Academy.