Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer: DEWA’s participation in Gov Games will be powerful, committed and competitive

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) confirmed its participation in the Gov

Games, an initiative by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council. The initiative is under the theme “One Team. One Goal” and aims to promote creative collaboration and reinforce team spirit among government employees. It is a reflection of the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for Dubai to achieve the number one position in all fields.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA expressed his gratitude to HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for launching this initiative, the first of its kind in the world to reinforce a set of principles and rules in government workplaces through creative and innovative sports competitions. “HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed is used to launching creative initiatives that promote the well-being of society and ensure a healthy lifestyle. The Gov Games follows the great success of the ‘Dubai Fitness Challenge’ that had wide participation from the corporate sector and society. It succeeded in promoting physical activities and commitment towards exercising for 30 minutes daily for 30 days. Our participation in the Gov Games is part of our commitment to promote team work and maintain the spirit of sports among DEWA’s employees. DEWA’s participation in Gov Games will be powerful, committed and competitive,” Al Tayer said.
“We are excited to participate in such a sports festivity to raise awareness on the importance of following a healthy lifestyle, and continuous exercise. As HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: ‘Sports teach determination, teamwork, respect for rules, and fairness with our opponents.’ It achieves His Highness’s vision to make Dubai the happiest city in the world by boosting healthcare and providing a healthy lifestyle for healthy creative individuals, which is in line with the Dubai Plan 2021 to make Dubai a home for creative empowered happy people.”
Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources, and Head of the Sports Committee in DEWA, praised DEWA’s top management for its support to employees to encourage them to participate in different championships and activities. He confirmed that DEWA is participating in the Gov Game with both a male and female team, and that both teams are ready to compete and win the title through strong cooperation and team work to overcome all challenges and hurdles.
DEWA team members expressed their gratefulness to HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for launching this initiative and thanked DEWA’s top management for its support to the sports teams. They confirmed their full readiness to participate in all competitions including the upcoming physical and mental tests at the Gov Games.