Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed a deal with the American University in Dubai, to exchange experience and skills, and enhance co-operation in research and practical studies.

 

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims at supporting the strategic goals of both parties and to offer the best services to the public, said a statement.

 

It was signed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and chief executive officer of Dewa and Dr Lance de Masi, president of the American University in Dubai , attended by Waleed Salman, executive vice president of Strategy and Business Development at Dewa, and other Dewa representatives, at the authority’s head office.

 

“We are positive that this cooperation will benefit both parties, and will allow DEWA employees and the excellent students at DEWA 's Academy to progress their studies at the American University in Dubai . It also gives the university students access to information, to learn about DEWA 's pioneering projects, which have become a model for international best practice," said Al Tayer.

 

"Dewa believes that the knowledge that will be exchanged by the signing of this MoU, plays a part in our strategy to build, develop and enable the UAE workforce, to support Emiratisation, and to continuously improve the skills of our employees,” he said.

 

“We prioritise co-operation with academic organisations to further our research, because we are certain that it leads to excellent results in improving efficiency and enabling UAE workers, in addition to improving government work procedures in line with world-class standards," added Al Tayer.

 

Al Tayer confirmed that this MoU, and similar agreements, contribute to the development of a solid research base that offers academic resources to encourage a culture of research among Dewa’s employees and the students at Dewa’s Academy. This is in addition to the UAE researchers who actively find solutions to challenges, by implementing an academic approach.

 

The MoU has reinforced the partnership between both parties, to support the strategic goals of both sides, and to allow for the exchange of relevant studies and knowledge, and co-operation in research and practical studies, in addition to co-operation in practical training and specialised educational programmes, and the hosting of group sessions, meetings and workshops, to support the creative skills of Dewa Academy's students and both parties' staff and students, said the statement.

 

Both parties will also co-operate to implement community initiatives and projects that serve their policies and goals, to enhance the role they play in community, in line with adopted frameworks and approaches, it said.

 

According to the agreement, Dewa will nominate employees and some Dewa Academy students from various fields, including administration, and electrical and mechanical engineering, to continue their studies at the university. 

 

Dewa and the university will also exchange books and publications, published by both parties, to learn practical skills, especially electronics. This supports the Dubai Government goal to transform all services into smart services that will be available around the clock.

 

"This MoU improves knowledge and innovation at both organisations, in line with our goal to enhance innovation in all of our work. This also reflects Dewa's and the university's commitment to contribute actively to the process of sustainable development, and to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest,” said Salman.

 

“This includes training a workforce, and exchanging experience and skills to improve performance," he added. - TradeArabia News Service