Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Business Support Division conducted a Partner meeting to strengthen the organisation’s ties with key partners. At the meeting, conducted in the presence of H.E. Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, employees from Strategy & Business Development division presented DEWA’s Corporate Strategy to the attending partners, followed by a feedback session where the partners praised DEWA’s efforts and also contributed their suggestions on best practices and planning.

“DEWA works hard to support the vision of the Government of Dubai through delivering electricity and water services at world-class of reliability, efficiency, safety and environment with efficient manpower and effective partnerships, while supporting resources sustainability,” said H.E. Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer. “Our view is that we should treat our business partners with fairness, transparency, and integrity to develop long-lasting relationships. One of the most important aspects of any organisation’s operations is the way in which it conducts business. This is not just with customers, but suppliers, government organisations, financial institutions and partners with whom we have mutual interests to ensure the smooth and sustainable development of Dubai.”

Employees from the Strategy & Business Development presented DEWA’s Corporate Strategy to the attending partners.

He continued, “This is especially important when it comes to outlining our strategy and view. Our long-term view needs to be shared with those who do business with us on so many different levels, especially to understand the needs and expectations of our stakeholders. Improving this alignment increases satisfaction and foments continuous improvement on both sides. Sharing our strategic destination with you will help us both to be aligned, which will eventually enable DEWA to become a recognised world-class utility and provide you with the advantages you seek in driving your business goals in turn.”

Partners attending the event included Dubai Holding’s Tamdeen, Dubai Properties Group, TECOM. Also present were Dubai World Central, Dubai International Financial Centre, Nakheel, Emaar, Meraas, Limitless, Union Properties, Meydan, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority.