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Educational trips to the Museum of the Future and Etihad Museum. Image Courtesy: DEWA
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
DEWA Women’s Committee empowers female

employees to achieve a balance between their

professional and social lives

The Committee organises various programmes to enhance participation of women

Press Release

January 7, 2024

Dubai, UAE: The Women’s Committee at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plays an
integral role in realising DEWA’s strategic goals. The Committee provides female employees with an
encouraging environment that achieves a balance between their professional and social lives. The

Committee provides them with capabilities that help them continue their education and acquire
knowledge and experiences that enhance their job and family skills at various levels, thus enhancing
their ability to support the ambitious national plans.

Over the past 3 years, DEWA provided thousands of training opportunities to its female staff. During

2023, DEWA Women’s Committee organised more than 50 social and technical activities and
workshops with the participation of over 1,000 female employees. The committee received 4
benchmarking visits to learn about its best practices. Through the Edhaa initiative, the committee
highlighted the achievements of 10 female employees who made major local and international

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