DEWA to support Global Women’s Forum – Dubai 2024 as Strategic Partner

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) today announced that Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will be the Strategic Partner for the upcoming Global Women’s Forum – Dubai 2024, taking place from 26-27 November at Madinat Jumeirah. This year’s Forum marks the third consecutive year DWE is organising the event.

The announcement further strengthens the long-standing collaboration between DWE and DEWA across various fields and initiatives. It also extends DEWA’s primary partnership and sponsorship of the Forum’s previous editions in 2016 and 2020. The Global Women’s Forum features panel discussions addressing significant topics, offering insights from global leaders, officials, and experts, along with representatives from international organisations and institutions committed to advancing women’s positive impact across all levels and sectors.

The partnership for the Forum’s latest edition reflects DEWA's continued support for this leading global event, which has become an influential international platform for discussing the role and contributions of women in various fields. Through open dialogue, inspiring workshops, and high-level meetings, the event aims to address challenges women face across the world. DEWA will also have a significant presence at the Forum through the Future Stand, a key feature of the event, hosting panel discussions on women's contributions across diverse sectors globally. Additionally, DEWA will lead dedicated sessions to highlight its achievements in creating a gender-inclusive work environment.

“DEWA’s sponsorship of the Global Women's Forum for the third consecutive time comes as part of its strategic partnership with Dubai Women Establishment, headed by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. This partnership aims to enhance the professional and leadership capabilities of women, increase their participation in the comprehensive development process, and strengthen their role in shaping Dubai’s economic and social future,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

“In line with the vision and directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to support women and ensure their participation in the UAE’s development, DEWA plays a key role in empowering women and promoting their capabilities. We are excited to be the strategic partner of the Global Women's Forum. The Forum's objectives align with DEWA’s efforts to promote the economic empowerment of women, particularly in the energy sector, with a focus on clean energy, as well as in the fields of creativity and innovation. Through the enabling environment it provides, DEWA helps female employees to unlock their potential, refine their talents and abilities, and enhance their confidence to harness their scientific and practical skills to achieve success and excellence, contributing actively to supporting sustainability efforts,” added HE Al Tayer.

Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director of Dubai Women Establishment, praised the partnership between DWE and DEWA, stating, “This collaboration reflects the UAE’s vision to strengthen its global leadership in supporting and empowering women both locally and internationally. DEWA’s support underscores its commitment to the Forum’s mission to be a key platform for exploring policies and partnerships that enhance women’s role in shaping a better future. Through engaging panel discussions and workshops with renowned leaders, officials, and experts from around the world, we aim to drive positive change.”

“We are proud of DEWA’s significant contributions to the national economy and its promotion of sustainable energy, as well as its leadership in supporting and attracting Emirati women across various functional, leadership, and specialised roles. DEWA provides an encouraging environment that enables women to balance their personal and professional lives, which is a key pillar in achieving gender equality,” added HE Mona Al Marri.

"DEWA's support for the Global Women's Forum – Dubai 2024 highlights its commitment to bolstering national efforts for the Forum's success while enhancing the UAE’s global reputation. It also reflects DEWA’s dedication to promoting meaningful dialogue to identify key elements that contribute to advancing women’s roles in impactful global partnerships," she concluded.

The two-day Forum features panel discussions and workshops addressing a variety of topics that focus on enhancing women's positive contribution and impact across three central themes of ‘Future Economies, Future Societies,’ ‘Collective Engagements, Collective Actions,’ and ‘Impactful Technologies, Impactful Innovations,’ Additionally, high-level workshops and sessions will be held during the event to explore and propose solutions aimed at encouraging governments and global organisations to intensify efforts to empower women, while also exchanging insights and ideas on the best ways to overcome the challenges they face.

During the Global Women's Forum 2020, DEWA hosted the “Future Stand,” which featured several of the Forum’s general sessions as well as DEWA-specific sessions. One such session, titled ‘Future of Innovation in Energy,’ highlighted the future of innovation and the role of women in fostering and embedding it as a workplace culture. The session focused on innovation in clean energy, Fourth Industrial Revolution applications, and AI technologies in the solar energy sector, contributing to Dubai's energy diversification and accelerating the transition to a knowledge-based economy, in line with the government’s vision. Meanwhile, at DEWA’s platform, several sessions held under the theme “Sustainability and Innovation” showcased the professional expertise and remarkable achievements of DEWA’s female employees in future foresight and the application of cutting-edge technologies.