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empowering them and developing their leadership to become

the next generation of sustainability leaders.

“We are committed to the UAE’s leading model of empowering

the youth to lead climate action. We continue to cooperate

with various public and private organisations to strengthen

the participation of the youth, listen to their ideas, empower

them with knowledge, technologies, skills, and opportunities,

and support their initiatives in climate action. We believe in

the youth’s ability to provide innovative insights from new

angles to develop solutions for climate change.”

Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business

Support and Human Resources at DEWA, emphasised that the

utility is committed to refining Emirati competencies and

young talents and developing the capabilities of the next

generation of sustainability leaders and young innovators.

This is achieved through the DEWA Academy and our

partnerships with several notable universities and research

centres worldwide. DEWA has also launched various

innovative programmes promoting research and development

among youth.

DEWA supports its Youth Council in performing its role in

creating communication bridges with the youth and

encouraging their positive participation at all levels. From

October 2019 until the end of August 2023, DEWA’s Youth

Council launched several initiatives to strengthen cooperation

with youth councils across the UAE and launched more than

ten communication platforms with youth employees. The

Council organised more than 73 events, nearly 20 awareness

sessions, four educational trips, and field visits. It also

participated in seven international forums and conferences

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