Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced its readiness to participate in the first Government Games initiative, which was launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. The initiative tests the physical and mental aptitude of government employees.
“First of all, I would like to thank HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for continuously supporting sports in Dubai, and for launching the Government Games initiative. The initiative will ensure positive competition among government employees, promote teamwork, and enhance employees’ mental and physical capabilities and skills in an innovative way. We have experienced the positive outcomes of the ‘Dubai Fitness Challenge’ initiative that His Highness launched last year. The initiative contributed to promoting a healthy lifestyle among society members by encouraging them to make physical activities an essential part of their daily lifestyle,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
“In line with the directives of our wise leadership to make sports an active part of the culture of Emirati society, we encourage our employees to exercise and take part in sports for its role in promoting a healthy and energetic lifestyle. We are fully prepared to participate in the Government Games. We are committed to developing the mental and physical capacities of DEWA’s staff and promoting teamwork in a positive and motivating environment, that balances our employees’ professional and social lives, and brings positive energy into the workplace,” added Al Tayer.
Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources and Chairman of the Sports Committee at DEWA, said that the committee has formed both a male and female team to represent DEWA in the Government Games. He noted that DEWA’s sports teams take part regularly in various sports activities and events, and have achieved remarkable results thus far.