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Energy MD & CEO of DEWA, EVPS AND SENIOR STAFF USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT MEANS TO GET TO WORK In line with the strategy of the Government of Dubai aiming to support sustainable economic development, establishing unique relationships and partnerships with private sector, as well as building up a competitive base, The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority welcomed today at Grand Hyatt Hotel eighteen of the world’s leading global power developers to Dubai for the prebid conference for the Hassyan 1 Independent Power Project. Interest in the project remains strong with attendees representing companies from Japan, Korea, South East Asia, India, Europe, the USA and the GCC. This conference was attended by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, Abdullah Obeidullah, EVP – Water & Civil Engineering, Waleed Salman, EVP – Strategy & Business Development Division, as well as a big number of DEWA’s employees. During his speech, H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer MD & CEO of DEWA stated: “DEWA’s achievements come in line with the directives of His Highness Dubai Electricity and Water Authority hosts a conference for bids of Hassyan 1Independent Power Project Al Tayer: we seek a strategic partnership with private sector to enhance power production and water desalination Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen and consolidate Dubai’s leading position as a world economic and financial centre. Efficient, modern and reliable infrastructure has always been one of Dubai’s key strengths and attractions and is a pre-requisite for sustainable economic growth”. As Dubai looks to the future, the Emirate’s development is guided by the ‘Dubai Strategy 2015’, a key theme of which is to build Dubai’s future through prosperous and harmonious partnerships between the public and private sectors. “Existing installed production capacity is 8519 Megawatt and 400 million gallons of desalinated water per day. To enhance this capacity, DEWA earlier this year formed an independent regulatory authority, the issuing of Law No 6 (2011) and the amendment to the DEWA decree in order to facilitate and encourage public-private partnerships in the power and water sectors. The Independent Power Programme is an inte- gral part of DEWA’s strategic direction moving forward. We look forward to building a unique and strong relationship with the private sector and adopting the best practices available internationally,” H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer further added. The Hassyan 1 Project is the first project under the Independent Power Programme launched by DEWA on 22 May 2011. Bidders are being invited to design, finance, construct and operate a new 1600MW gas fired power plant which will commission in phases through November 2014 to 2016 and will guarantee the future security of power supplies for the Emirate of Dubai. Tenders are due on 18th October 2011 with selection of the preferred bidder expected before the year end. The programme furthers DEWA strategic vision to be “A world class regional utility through carefully selected strategic, commercial, technical and financial partnerships with the private sector” DEWA will retain a 51% ownership in the Hassyan 1 Project Company. In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to encourage the use of public transport means, to enhance its role in the Emirate of Dubai and to promote Dubai’s vision for environment conservation and sustainable development, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA accompanied by a number of EVPs and Senior staff used Dubai Metro to get to work on the occa- sion of the Public Transport Day. On this Initiative, His Excellency said “This initiative aims to encourage employees to use means of public transport such as the metro, buses and marine transit to enhance a public-transport culture and raise awareness of its importance for users in particular, and for Dubai in general, and its role in reducing traffic congestion and attaining a sustainable environment through having an integrated solutions. The public transport system in Dubai constitutes one of the major elements for improving the environment, reducing traffic congestions and saving resources that in return assist in supporting the sustainable development.” Since the opening of Dubai Metro Green Line which serves DEWA through Dubai Healthcare City Station, DEWA is encouraging its employees to use the metro and promoting its benefits in terms of reducing the rates of carbon emissions from vehicle’s exhaust which are harmful to the environment. 40 Issue 42 - December 2011 41 Issue 42 - December 2011
Social responsibility Financed by DEWA at the annual sum of 500,000 dirhams DEWA sponsors University Chair in electrical engineering at the Higher Colleges of Technology Promoting the relations of strategic partnership between Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and various educational institutions, and supporting the efforts aiming to serve development plans in line with the UAE ambitious vision based on the economy of knowledge, Dubai Electricty and Water Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Higher Colleges of Technology. This MOU comes within the framework of providing valuable opportunities for colleges students as well as developing their skills in the sector of electrical engineering. This MOU was signed, at DEWA’s Headquarters, by His Excellency Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, and His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. This ceremony was attended by Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Vice Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, Dr Yousef Al Akraf, EVP – Business Support, as well as a number of top official from both sides His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA said: “This MOU comes in compliance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed HE Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak during his tour at DEWA, with H.E. Saeed Al Tayer and other top officials. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak and MD & CEO with DEWA’s Female employees bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which stresses the necessity of combining efforts among different authorities, bodies and departments so that government performance can reach the highest possible levels of integration and excellence. This can be achieved through improving and developing our human resources. DEWA aims to provide the students of the Higher Colleges of Technology with educational and training opportunities with the purpose of sharpening their skills in the sector of electrical engineering.” His Excellency concluded: “This MOU with the Higher Colleges of Technology is part of the strategy of emiratizing and qualifying jobs at DEWA, as we are keen to attract UAE youth and provide them with all necessary things so as to efficiently perform their jobs.” Oh his part, Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Vice Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, expressed his great delight for the signing of this MOU with DEWA. He added that such an MOU will achieve two positive results – the first one is setting up a university chair in electrical engineering, and the second one is offering the programme of “Electrical Engineering Bachelor” at Dubai College. This MOU and the programme, which receive the sponsorship of such a UAE reputable organization, reflect the commitment of the Higher Colleges of Technology to set up professional partnerships with different organizations of the society with the purpose of promoting the educational process as well as providing students with opportunities to optimize their utmost potential capabilities,” Dr. Kamali further added. On his part, Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, EVP – Business Support, pointed out: “Cooperation with the Higher Colleges of Technology has been going on for years now. This is apparent through the programme of “Electrical Engineering Diploma”. According to this MOU, the Higher Colleges of Technology will launch a new academic programme – “A University Chair in Electrical engineering”. This new programme will be fully financed by DEWA at a total cost of AED 500,000 per year. Students will be selected in compliance with the HCT’s approved standards of admission.” Dubai Electricity and Water Authority finances a graduation project to make a wheelchair for the handicapped In line with its responsibility towards UAE society, and in pursuit to foster constructive initiatives, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has agreed to sponsor a graduation project of four students at Emirates University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, as part of the requirements of graduation for those students. The project is about making a voice-activated wheelchair for the physically handicapped. Stressing DEWA’s social role, which constitutes a basic pillar of its strategy, His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said: “Our social role is multi-dimension and serves different segments of society. Sponsoring such a graduation project is the culmination of many considerations; it aims to promote the innovative, The wheelchair can be operated via voice instructions technical and creative sides of our students; it serves people with special needs; and it is one of the pioneering projects as it comprises the operations of designing and manufacturing an automatic device, which can be operated via voice instructions to move and guide a wheelchair for physically disabled people. On his part, Dr Yousef Al Akraf, EVP – Business Support, said: “DEWA has adopted this graduation project and donated around AED 33,000 - the costs of materials used, manufacturing, and testing the device. This project is of a prime importance as it serves an important segment of society, people with special needs. It also enables those people to be adjusted to their surroundings, and to do without help from other people”. 42 Issue 42 - December 2011 43 Issue 42 - December 2011
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