DEWA and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University organise lecture on Positive Energy

Dubai, UAE, 21 January 2016: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) have organised a lecture about positive energy. The event supports the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to apply positive energy in all aspects of life as it is key to success and excellence. The lecture also reflects DEWA’s ongoing efforts to provide a healthy, positive environment for employees, while also enhancing efficiency and excellence in the workplace. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU, gave the lecture.

“DEWA is inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which motivates innovation, inspires us to overcome any challenges we may face, and defines new means of exploring opportunities that can contribute to the development of the community. Our work with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University to organise this lecture on positive energy supports DEWA’s belief that positive energy is one of the greatest powers a human can harness, as it is the secret to achieving happiness and satisfaction. It also plays a major role in accomplishment and achieving success,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. 

“DEWA is committed to building positive energy in the workplace and creating a positive environment throughout all its operations to maintain employee happiness. This strategic goal within the DEWA Strategy Map relates directly to the wise words of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. DEWA adheres to a strategic plan that focuses on the happiness of both employees, and stakeholders too. This complements our vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility that is working towards a suitable environment, capable of providing all employees with the benefits of luxury, and happiness, as the well-being of our employees is one of our top priorities. We regularly organise activities and events, and launch initiatives to assert positive energy in the workplace, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of our employees. These events, activities, and initiatives play a major role in motivating DEWA’s employees to be productive, as they work towards achieving their goals in a positive environment.” 

Dr. Al Awar highlighted the importance of positive energy, all major aspects related to it, and the correlation between happiness and efficiency. The session focused on discussions covering some of the organic changes that individuals may face. The lecture also covered the effect of positive energy within the government and how a leader can promote positive energy among employees and the steps to follow to achieve this. 

The lecture concluded with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s approach to spreading positive energy, and discussed a standard for measuring a leader’s ability to promote positive energy among employees.

“DEWA is committed to enhancing sustainable excellence and providing a positive work environment to improve individual and corporate efficiency, while adhering to the best international practices and enhancing a culture of corporate excellence among DEWA’s employees in all its operations,” said Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA.