Dubai, UAE, 2nd May 2013: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recorded overwhelming response at Careers UAE 2013 held at Dubai World Trade Centre (DTWC), where the Authority's stand increased footfall. DEWA is actively involved in the exhibition with its Emiratisation strategy, seeking new local talents who are keen to work for the various departments in DEWA.
"In line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which hailed 2013 as the 'Year of Emiratisation,' DEWA operates with a strategy to support government efforts towards localisation, and the provision of local talents in related fields, which in turn has a positive impact on the performance of government departments," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA.
"With the organisation recording 80% Emiratisation in its senior management, 40.33% in middle management, and 31.37% in non-supervisory jobs, DEWA has embarked on an ambitious journey to continue to uphold its commitment to Emiratisation, In 2013, DEWA launched a prestigious scholarship programme aimed at educating local students on renewable energy, complementing the DEWA Academy, which aims to foster a new generation of Emiratis both academically and vocationally. The academy signed an agreement with RWE, the leading staff energy training programme in Europe to share the latest practices and knowledge on the industry, with energy experts around the world," added Al Tayer
"The launch of the new programme to obtain a Bachelor's degree in renewable energy, aimed at sending local students to top international universities, will further drive DEWA's sustainable strategy, by providing new talents, who will continue to contribute to the organisation's success story. I am delighted that the new DEWA academy, which commences with a new semester next year, will serve the purpose of localizing technical, engineering, and professional sectors in the authority, which play a pivotal role in keeping DEWA at the forefront of Dubai's energy and water demands," concluded Al Tayer.
DEWA provides scholarships in the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering in collaboration with the Higher College of Technology, Dubai Men's College, and the "Intilaq" program from various universities, private, and government.
"Our participation in Careers UAE 2013 underlines our efforts towards Emiratisation in various positions, and our commitment to attract Emirati talents. I encourage guests and delegates to visit DEWA's stand to find out about the opportunities DEWA offers to UAE citizens," said Dr. Yousef Ibrahim Al Akraf, EVP of Business Support and Human Resources of DEWA.
DEWA unveiled offers for local employment, financial, and training benefits during Careers UAE 2013, which are seen to build the future graduate practical and professional ambition.
In line with its strategy to provide advance services, DEWA launched also a specific website to receive employment applications (careers.dewa.gov.ae), where local talents can forward their CVs.
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For more information, please contact:
Ribal Dayekh / Fatma Al Shamsi
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
+9714 307 2006
ribal.dayekh@dewa.gov.ae / fatma.alshamsi@dewa.gov.ae
Ahmed Al Banna / Yanal Almir
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+9714 450 7600
ahmed.albanna@bm.com / yanal.almir@bm.com
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