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Many of its youths represented DEWA in international fora, including the
International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference in Nagoya,
Japan; Young Professionals Programme (YPP) launched by Academy and
Capacity Building (IEC), and the Ambassador of the Emirati National Identity
initiative launched by Watani Al Emarat Foundation. Vice President of DEWA’s
Youth Council was selected to be a member of the Dubai Youth Council and
DEWA’s Youth Council President received the Dubai Medal for Young Employee
at the Dubai Government Excellence Awards 2021. This highlights the role of the
Youth Council in achieving national plans.

The Dubai Youth Council, in cooperation with DEWA Youth Council, organised a
Youth Circle under the theme “Towards a Sustainable Future” to discuss
environmental sustainability and the vital role of global collaboration and COP28
in facing the challenges of climate change. The event also discussed the
objectives of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which seeks to transform
Dubai into one of the world’s smartest and most sustainable cities.

DEWA’s Youth Council held six awareness events in July and August. It held a
panel discussion in collaboration with DEWA’s Innovation Centre and the Federal
Youth Authority. The discussion focused on developing the future skills of the
youth, especially in digital transformation, sustainability, green economy,
entrepreneurship, and future industries. It saw the participation of experts from
the Dubai Future Foundation, the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO),
and Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA.

DEWA also staged a Youth Circle entitled “Today’s Legacy for Tomorrow’s
Generations”, in collaboration with the Watani Al Emarat Foundation, DEWA
Youth Council, and the Dubai Youth Council, hosted by DEWA’s Innovation
Centre. The Circle saw the participation of DEWA youth and highlighted the
efforts of DEWA and the Watani Al Emarat Foundation in accelerating
sustainability and climate action. It raised awareness of social responsibility and
the role of the youth in finding innovative solutions for current and future
challenges, preserving natural resources, and creating a sustainable positive
impact to achieve the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.

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