(Dubai) – Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has concluded its participation in the World Government Summit 2016 by renewing its sponsorship of the next summit in 2017.
The sponsorship agreement was signed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Mohammed Al Gergawi, Chairman of the World Government Summit, in the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
“We are pleased to take part and sponsorship the World Government Summit, which has become the most prominent event on the world government agenda. The visions and theories shared at the summit are considered references for world governments in shaping the future, thanks to the wise vision of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. I would like to thank the World Government Summit and those involved in it, for their considerable efforts, and for providing DEWA with the opportunity to be part of this success and share our experiences with the world,” said Al Tayer.
He noted that the World Government Summit has become a platform that highlights successful government experiences, and exchange of exceptional government accomplishments, to enhance the readiness of governments to face the challenges of the future. “The Summit is a key developmental and knowledge contribution by the UAE to the world.”
DEWA’s participation in this year’s World Government Summit was very fruitful, with key meetings and agreement signings. Al Tayer met Greg Hunt MP, Australian Minister for the Environment and Acting Minister for Cities and the Built Environment, who received Best Minister in the World Award at the summit. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and mutual cooperation and exchanging of best practices and experiences in areas related to protecting the environment and promoting sustainability.
Al Tayer shared Dubai’s experience in protecting the environment, which supports the Dubai Plan 2021 to make the Emirate sustainable with its resources, whose environmental resources are clean, healthy, and sustainable.
(Courtesy WAM)
