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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 that promote research and development among the

youth.

DEWA supports its Youth Council to perform 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 DEWA’s youth employees. The Council

organised over 73 events, nearly 20 awareness sessions, four educational trips

and field visits. It also participated in seven international forums and

conferences and conducted eight benchmarking visits with various
government and private organisations.

Several of its youth represented DEWA in international forums, 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. The Vice President of
DEWA’s Youth Council was selected to be a member of the Dubai Youth

Council. DEWA’s Youth Council President received the Dubai Medal for Young

Employee at the Dubai Government Excellence Awards 2021. This highlights

the role of DEWA’s 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.

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