Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received the European Specification Certificate on Innovation Management Systems (CEN / TS 16555-1-2013), from British organisation Lloyds Register, for its preparation and application of an integrated system for innovation management.
“DEWA’s efforts in the field of innovation are consistent with the wise leadership’s efforts to look ahead and prepare for the future. This includes efforts to achieve the National Innovation Strategy, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform the UAE into one of the most innovative countries by 2021. DEWA also works to achieve the Dubai Innovation Strategy, announced by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, to transform Dubai into the world’s most innovative city. Receiving this certificate, reflects our commitment to adopting innovation to overcome challenges and transforming them into opportunities to develop world-class services to achieve the happiness and satisfaction of the community, while ensuring a brighter and more sustainable future for generations to come,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
DEWA is working to strengthen Dubai Future Agenda’s approach towards creating the largest government business incubator in the world by launching an interactive centre for innovation at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The centre will be equipped with the latest technologies in renewable energy, and will develop national abilities in the energy sector, while promoting business competitiveness through the creation of incubators to find solutions, develop renewable energy technologies, and support the development of the sector on a regional level. This adheres to the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to approve the Dubai Future Agenda, and launch the Dubai Future Foundation to oversee its implementation, to explore the strategic sectors of the UAE and Dubai,” continued Al Tayer.
The certification is based on defining standards of managing innovation on an institutional level, based on the nature of the institution’s work, its strategies, and management systems. The certification also ensures the connection between the corporate elements that support and achieve the institution’s vision in the field of innovation.
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