The Dubai Quality Group honoured Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as the Main Sponsor of the 15th Emirates Women Award, which was organised under the slogan ‘Wisdom, Goodness, and Giving.’ The event was held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Honorary Patron of Dubai Quality Group.
Fatma Deemas, Senior Manager of Internal Communications and Vice Chairman of DEWA’s Women’s Committee, received the award in the presence of Fatma Buti Al Mheiri, the first woman Chairman of Dubai Quality Group, Board Members, VIPs, businesswomen, businessmen, and the media.
Fatima Al Jokar, Assistant Legal Advisor at DEWA and Chairperson of DEWA’s Youth Council, won the Emirates Women Award for Community Contributions in the Professionals Category.
“DEWA’s sponsorship of the Emirates Women Award is part of its strategy to support national activities to empower women, enhance their social participation, and promote more participation by women in business and the sustainable development of the UAE. The Award is in line with DEWA’s strategy to promote women’s participation in development and innovation and highlight their contribution in the successful community development and prosperity. By participating in such activities, we provide an interactive platform for DEWA’s female staff to exchange knowledge and expertise and learn new skills that contribute to developing their personal and professional capabilities,” said Khawla Al Mehairi, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Government Communications, and Chairperson of DEWA Women’s Committee.
Al Jokar valued her winning the prestigious award, which recognises the contributions of businesswomen, female professional citizens and residents. The award encourages women to highlight their active role in society, as part of the UAE strategy to rely on women as partners in the development process. She emphasised that winning the award underlines DEWA’s important role in encouraging staff to promote social responsibility, and consolidate volunteering among them and encourage them to participate in various community, humanitarian, and charitable initiatives and programmes.
The Emirates Women Award was launched in 2003 to recognise, motivate and empower UAE professional and businesswomen who have excelled in their respective fields. It identifies and publicises the achievements of UAE women and their contributions to the welfare of UAE society, while highlighting role models to inspire and encourage the next generation of women leaders to achieve their potential by empowering them in society