Day: May 5, 2022

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Dubai’s commercial sector saves 1.3 TWh of electricity and 2.5 billion gallons of water in 10 years

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), commended customers in different sectors who contribute to protecting the environment and natural resources by using electricity and water wisely. DEWA’s conservation programmes between 2012 and 2021 achieved cumulative savings among targeted customers of 2.2 terrawatt hours of electricity and 5.6 million imperial gallons of water. This is equal to saving AED 1.2 billion and reducing 1.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

“DEWA adopts an integrated strategy to raise awareness of the importance of conservation and engage all customers and society members in protecting the environment and natural resources. Every year, we launch several initiatives, programmes, and awards to encourage a responsible lifestyle in electricity and water use. These include innovative programmes and activities that target all consumer segments to support the Demand Side Management Strategy, which aims to reduce electricity and water demand by 30% by 2030,” said Al Tayer.

Between 2012 and 2021, savings in the commercial sector amounted to 1.3 TWh of electricity (11%) and 2.5 billion gallons of water (19%). Government and semi-government organisations achieved savings of 355 GWh of electricity (11%) and 957 million gallons of water (21%). Educational institutions achieved savings of 366 GWh of electricity (14%) and 1.4 billion gallons of water (21%). The industrial sector realised savings of 131 GWh of electricity (13%) and 200 million gallons of water (29%). The residential sector achieved savings of 72 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity (15%) and 583 million gallons of water (25%).

These savings are equivalent to annual electricity consumption from approximately 211,000 apartments and annual water consumption of 120,000 apartments. This has contributed to reducing 1.1 million tonnes of carbon emissions, equivalent to planting 1.24 million trees and the consumption of 137 million LED lights, while water saving was equivalent to filling up 10,000 Olympic swimming pools.

Source: Dubai Electricity and Water

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UAE spares no effort to promote the midwifery profession: MoHAP Undersecretary

DUBAI, The UAE government is making every single effort to enhance the attractiveness of the midwifery profession and provide all forms of support to midwives, said Dr Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).

Midwives are an equally indispensable part of the nursing system in the country and an essential pillar in enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided, Al Olama added.

Speaking on the occasion of International Day of the Midwife, which falls on May 5 of every year, Al Olama stressed that the UAE is committed to supporting midwives and nursing cadres and for that purpose, it has organised, for the first time in the Middle East, a midwifery conference that constituted an important opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge and explore the future development of health care services provided by midwives. In addition, the UAE had launched the National Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery to promote the position of nursing and midwifery in health policies.

He emphasised that the Ministry of Health and Prevention pays special attention to supporting the UAE’s policies and efforts in the respect by rolling out several initiatives and programmes to enhance the attractiveness of the nursing and midwifery profession and develop nursing and midwifery staff capable of engaging in evidence-based research and practice that responds to national health priorities.

MoHAP Undersecretary noted that the International Day of the Midwife represents a global occasion to highlight the strategic importance of the midwifery profession and its major role in promoting reproductive health and childbirth. It is also a significant annual platform to pool international efforts to advance the midwifery profession and explore new avenues of providing support and assistance to midwives, enriching their expertise and scientific and practical knowledge, enhancing their ability to provide health care services in accordance with the best international standards and practices applied in this field.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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UAE health system has exceptionally made giant strides in all medical fields: Health Minister

DUBAI, The UAE health system has exceptionally made giant strides in all medical fields and established a sophisticated healthcare system that keeps pace with the highest international standards and regulations, said Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).

The country’s efforts in this respect are being made in line with the National Strategy for Wellbeing and the UAE vision for the next fifty years, Al Owais added.

Speaking on the occasion of International Day of the Midwife, which is globally observed on May 5 in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the International Confederation of Midwives, the minister stressed that the nursing cadres and midwives are the backbone of health facilities and play a vital role in supporting the entire health care systems nationwide.

“This occasion provides a great opportunity to celebrate the efforts and achievements made by midwifery cadres, share their success stories, and recognise their remarkable contributions, dedication and commitment to backing the entire healthcare system and enhancing the community’s positive view of the midwifery profession. In addition to being exceptionally able to understand the culture and customs of the UAE society, they are a source of confidence and reassurance as they provide safe care for mothers and newborns and promote the health of the family and wider society based on scientific and medical approved standards, Al Owais said.

Recognising the importance of this category, the UAE has launched the National Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery-Roadmap for 2025, which serves as a unified national framework for making strategic changes in the health care system. The strategy aims to provide support and assistance to nursing and midwifery staff and enhance their skills and competency.

In addition to encouraging more citizens to join the profession and promoting public and specialist nursing academic programmes, the strategy also focuses on raising the quality of nursing care and midwifery services in the country by improving the quality and innovation in education and professional development, and scientific research and evidence-based practice.

The minister lauded the strenuous efforts made by all health and educational authorities working to promote Emirati students’ awareness about these disciplines, provide privileges and incentives that encourage them to join these specialities and rehabilitate specialised cadres that can support the health of both women and families.

Al Owais emphasised that supporting Emiratis studying nursing and midwifery is one of the top priorities for the UAE government. Therefore, the Ministry of Health and Prevention offers a scholarship programmes for female Emirati students to study nursing and midwifery and obtain a bachelor’s degree in this particular major, which is being seen as one of the strategic medical professions that would further cement the UAE’s health security in line with the country’s future vision.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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flydubai to operate flights to selected destinations from Dubai World Central from 9 May

DUBAI, flydubai will operate flights to selected destinations from Dubai World Central (DWC) for a 45-day period from 09 May to 22 June 2022 during the northern runway refurbishment project at Dubai International, the company said in a statement.

At DWC, passengers will continue to benefit from all the convenient travel services offered by flydubai. Flights to all other flydubai destinations will continue to operate from Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB).

Passengers are advised to check their departure and arrival airports in advance of travel to ensure they have the correct information. This information is available on flydubai.com, the Manage Booking Section on flydubai.com and will be clearly mentioned on the booking confirmations.

Passengers travelling from DWC will enjoy complimentary parking at the airport. In addition, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will provide a complimentary bus service between all terminals at DXB and DWC every 30 minutes.

List of destinations operating from DWC during the northern runway refurbishment project (from 09 May to 22 June 2022) is available at:

https://www.flydubai.com/en/contact/operational-updates/temporary-operations-to-and-from-DWC

Source: Emirates News Agency