“Future is Female”: DEWA Marks Emirati Women’s Day 2025

Emirati Women’s Day honors the outstanding achievements of female professionals who shape the nation’s future. Women hold 56.5% of management positions at DEWA, with most being Emiratis – this ranks among the highest percentages worldwide. The organization employs 1,938 women throughout its divisions, and 836 of them work in engineering and technical sectors.

Emirati women make up 84.57% of DEWA’s female workforce and play a vital role in national development. The organization will celebrate Emirati Women’s Day 2025 with the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years.” This milestone recognizes women’s contributions to UAE’s growth story. DEWA creates an environment where women thrive in traditionally male-dominated fields. Today, 1,147 female employees serve in leadership roles. This celebration recognizes past achievements and reinforces the main goal of Emirati Women’s Day: to showcase women’s vital role in building an innovative and environmentally responsible future for the UAE.

DEWA celebrates Emirati Women’s Day 2025 with national pride

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plans grand celebrations for Emirati Women’s Day 2025. This celebration shows DEWA’s dedication to recognizing women’s achievements in every sector. The organization consistently works to build an inclusive workplace where women excel as leaders and technical experts.

Event theme: ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years’

The 2025 celebrations will follow the national theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years.” This theme honors the remarkable 50-year milestone since UAE’s founding father, Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, created the Women’s Union in 1975. Emirati women have transformed their roles significantly, becoming vital contributors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

DEWA’s celebration has exhibitions that showcase historical photographs of trailblazing Emirati women and their modern achievements. Special panels will bring together first-generation female engineers with younger professionals. These interactions create meaningful connections between generations of women who helped build the nation’s infrastructure and energy sectors.

When is Emirati Women’s Day and why it matters

August 28 marks the annual Emirati Women’s Day. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, chose this date to commemorate the UAE Women’s Union’s founding. The nation takes this day to reflect on women’s evolving roles in Emirati society and their impact on sustainable development.

This day gives DEWA the chance to demonstrate how women have become essential to its operational excellence and state-of-the-art solutions. The organization hosts specialized workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to inspire future female leaders while celebrating current achievements.

What is the primary purpose of Emirati Women’s Day

The day goes beyond celebrations to take concrete action for women’s advancement. DEWA uses this platform to launch new initiatives that support women’s careers, especially in renewable energy and smart grid technologies.

DEWA introduced specialized mentorship programs and technical training for female engineers during previous celebrations. The 2025 events will focus on practical steps to boost women’s involvement in decision-making. This effort particularly targets areas of climate action and sustainability. These initiatives support national goals to build a knowledge-based economy where women drive innovation in every sector.

DEWA leadership highlights women’s role in national progress

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s leadership strongly supports female empowerment as the life-blood of national development. DEWA executives champion gender balance because they believe it’s essential to UAE’s continued progress, not just a corporate social responsibility goal.

CEO Saeed Al Tayer reaffirms commitment to gender equality

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, consistently emphasizes that women are an indispensable force in the organization’s trip toward excellence. During Emirati Women’s Day, Al Tayer showcased how female employees create breakthroughs in both technical departments and administrative roles. His vision matches UAE leadership’s directives to give women equal opportunities for professional growth.

“Women constitute the backbone of our society and are essential partners in our development trip,” noted Al Tayer during previous Emirati Women’s Day celebrations. “Their contributions have been vital to DEWA’s success in becoming a globally leading sustainable innovative corporation.”

Quotes from senior female executives on empowerment

Senior female leaders at DEWA share powerful points of view about their experiences in traditionally male-dominated fields. These executives mentor younger colleagues and create pathways for future generations of female engineers and scientists.

“DEWA’s support system has enabled me to overcome challenges and achieve milestones I once thought impossible,” explained one department head. “Emirati Women’s Day reminds us how far we’ve come and our responsibility to keep breaking barriers.”

Another executive director shared: “Our presence in decision-making positions ensures diverse views shape DEWA’s strategic direction, especially when you have sustainability initiatives and customer-focused breakthroughs.”

Supportive policies and flexible work environments

DEWA backs its words with action through concrete policies that enable women to excel professionally while managing personal responsibilities. Women benefit from flexible working hours, extended maternity leave, and dedicated nursing facilities.

The organization runs detailed development programs to boost women’s leadership capabilities. Internal networks help create mentorship connections and knowledge sharing among female employees.

DEWA continues to expand these supportive frameworks as part of its commitment to the national Emirati Women’s Day 2025 theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years.” The organization knows that workplace flexibility helps retain top female talent and enables their advancement to senior positions.

Emirati women at DEWA lead in innovation and sustainability

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“DEWA spares no effort to enhance the contribution of women and the youth, and actively involve them in environmental preservation, as well as efforts to build the nation and prepare the next generations. It further motivates them to provide sustainable and innovative solutions that support DEWA’s ambitions to become a globally leading sustainable innovative corporation committed to achieving net zero by 2050.” — Aysha Mohammad Alremeithi, DEWA Youth Council President

Emirati women at DEWA have become trailblazers in sustainability and state-of-the-art sectors that men traditionally dominated. The organization employs 797 female staff in engineering and technical areas. Emirati women make up 84.83% of DEWA’s total female workforce.

Women’s contributions to clean energy and Net Zero 2050

DEWA’s female employees are vital to advancing the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. Their work supports national climate goals through green solutions and renewable energy projects. Haifa Busamra, Transmission Power Division Expert, noted: “DEWA provides all capabilities that enable Emirati female employees to contribute constructively to climate goals”.

Success stories in engineering, R&D, and climate action

DEWA’s Research and Development Center’s workforce includes 34.2% Emirati women. These professionals hold postgraduate degrees in scientific and engineering disciplines. Their achievements span state-of-the-art solar technology, smart grid systems, and emissions reduction strategies. Dr. Aaesha Alnuaimi, Director of the Sustainability and Innovation Center, highlighted how “achievements of DEWA’s Emirati women in innovation and sustainability reflect the success of national efforts”.

Youth Council and future-ready leadership programs

Young Emirati women receive specialized leadership training at DEWA. Aysha Alremeithi leads the DEWA Youth Council, which develops future-ready skills in sustainability and energy transition. Alremeithi states that DEWA “invests in women and youth, equipping them with skills to adapt to global changes and transform challenges into opportunities”. These programs ensure Emirati women continue to spearhead state-of-the-art solutions in climate action and sustainable economic growth.

DEWA Women’s Committee drives empowerment initiatives

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DEWA Women’s Committee leads female advancement through programs that build professional skills and increase visibility. The committee works year-round, going beyond Emirati Women’s Day celebrations to create lasting development opportunities.

Forums, panels, and training programs

Specialized forums stand at the core of committee initiatives to address workplace challenges women face in technical fields. Leadership workshops, technical training, and mentorship circles help women grow professionally. Female leaders share their success stories and practical career strategies in quarterly panel discussions. The committee also runs training sessions for emerging technologies and helps participants apply their skills across DEWA departments.

Partnerships with national and global platforms

Mutually beneficial alliances with the UAE Gender Balance Council and international energy associations open new doors. DEWA’s female employees learn global best practices in gender equality through these connections. Local initiatives align with global sustainability movements to support the national Emirati Women’s Day 2025 theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years”. Women at DEWA showcase UAE’s energy sector diversity achievements at international forums.

Recognition of outstanding female employees

Internal award programs celebrate exceptional contributions from female staff alongside external recognition. Awards highlight innovations, operational excellence, and community service. Emerging talent receives fast-track development opportunities that create paths to leadership roles. These acknowledgments tell the story of women’s contributions to UAE’s energy sector throughout the last five decades.

DEWA celebrates Emirati Women’s Day 2025 with the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years.” The organization shows proof of women’s professional excellence. Women lead 56.5% of management positions at DEWA, which highlights remarkable progress since Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan created the Women’s Union in 1975. Female employees have grown from participants to leaders in technical and administrative departments.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, has created an environment where 1,938 female professionals excel. This includes 836 women in engineering and technical sectors. DEWA goes beyond celebrations to support women through flexible work policies, specialized development programs, and dedicated mentorship initiatives.

Female Emirati professionals shine in sustainability efforts with 34.2% representation at DEWA’s Research and Development Center. Their work helps achieve the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero Carbon Emissions targets. The DEWA Women’s Committee deepens this progress through targeted forums, training programs, and strategic collaborations with national and global platforms.

August 28 marks both five decades of achievements and creates new paths for future female leaders. DEWA shows how gender diversity optimizes innovation and operational excellence. Female professionals are key architects of the UAE’s eco-friendly development. They prove that energy and water management runs on women’s expertise at its core.