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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising a number of special activities this week to mark the Centennial of the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was born on 6 May 1918. The activities highlight the legacy, values, life, and achievements of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed. This supports the main objectives of the Year of Zayed, which include increasing commemorating and honouring his life, achievements and status, legacy, and his principles. This is being done through various initiatives that are algined to vision and values of the Year of Zayed of Wisdom, Respect, Sustainability, and Human Development.
“The memory of the late Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is always in our hearts and minds. We take the opportunity of Zayed’s Centennial to commemorate his role in building the UAE, underline his national and humanitarian legacy, and his noble values and philanthropic work. Sheikh Zayed’s legacy will live forever thanks to his leadership, wisdom, and vision that has started the UAE’s path of excellence. The UAE has become a model for excellence and a model for happiness and positivity, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
The activities organised by DEWA this week include visits for employees to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi, and Etihad Museum in Dubai. DEWA is also organising several internal activities to mark the occasion, as well as heritage competitions on its social media channels.
DEWA’s staff expressed their happiness to participate in celebrating Zayed’s Centennial. They emphasised that the Year of Zayed inspires them to continue the path of philanthropy and giving. The Founding Father started this, and our following his footsteps by doing good deeds and working hard repays the country. Staff are enhancing national identity and following the values and principles of the late Sheikh Zayed, to make the UAE first in all areas.
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