Saturday, December 31, 2022 – 1:10 PM
Dubai, 31 December / WAM / DEWA organized 12 sports tournaments during the year 2022, in which 2,437 male and female employees from various sectors of the authority participated. It sponsored and hosted 3 sports tournaments in Dubai, in addition to its participation in a number of local sports events and tournaments.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, received from Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, a certificate of thanks and appreciation from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, in appreciation of the authority’s role The initiative and its sponsorship of the activities of the “Dubai Fitness Challenge”, which was launched by His Highness, to enhance Dubai’s position as a more active and happier city in the world.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said: “In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, To make sport a way of life and a daily practice that contributes to improving the health of community members and promoting happiness and positive energy, we are working to improve the quality of life and health of the authority’s employees by making physical activities an essential part of their daily lives for its important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle full of vitality, in addition to strengthening communication and interdependence social interaction between employees and stimulating positive competition within the framework of the sporting spirit that characterizes sports activities in Dubai.
Dr. Youssef Al-Akraf, Executive Vice President of the Business Support and Human Resources Sector at the Authority, said: “The sports activities organized by the Authority or participating in it contribute to enhancing teamwork among employees, developing the physical and mental capabilities of the participants, giving them self-confidence, and raising the percentage of concentration and productivity in the work environment.” “.
The Authority supports and participates in the “Government Games” that are held under the supervision and organization of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council..Last year, the Authority actively participated in the third session of the “Government Games”. every team.
DEWA strengthened its participation and sponsorship of the Dubai Fitness Challenge activities through Mai Dubai, wholly owned by the authority, as it included an integrated program designed specifically for this innovative challenge, with the aim of motivating Dubai residents and visitors to increase their physical activity, and to commit to allocating 30 minutes a day to fitness. At least 30 days of practicing a variety of different sports and fitness activities.
The authority participated in the tenth edition of the “Sheikha Hind Sports Games for Women”, the largest tournament of its kind organized by the Dubai Sports Council under the auspices of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” Her Highness Sheikha Hind. Bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, and its activities were held from November 7 to November 21, 2022. The Authority’s team participating in the tournament included 68 talented female employees trained at the highest level. The participants participated in competitions in 10 individual and team sports.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Energy Complex, which is being implemented by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority in Seih Al Dahl, Dubai, hosted the community cycling challenge organized by Peloton Events, with the participation of 11 teams from across the United Arab Emirates. The challenge was held under the auspices of the Dubai Sports Council, and extended over a distance of 66 km. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the largest solar energy complex in one location in the world.
The Authority’s Sports Committee organized the DEWA Bowling Championship 2022 at the Dubai International Bowling Center, with the participation of 120 employees from various sectors of the Authority.
The Authority organized its sports tournaments for the month of February at the Authority’s Academy, World Padel Academy, and G-Force Cricket Academy, with the participation of 337 male and female employees from all sectors of the Authority. The tournaments included chess, padel, and cricket.
The women’s sports team in the authority was crowned first in the Ramadan football tournament for women, which was organized by the Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with the Jam Sports Academy. The team, consisting of 15 players, topped the group following its success in keeping a clean goal in all matches.
Reda Abdel Nour / Salama Al Shamsi