Day: July 12, 2022

DUBAI, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ‘s construction of 3 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) Water Microfiltration Units in Hatta is 57% complete. The project will be completed by the end of this year.

These units refine and sterilise the water of Hatta dam to use it only in emergencies. The units will be used in case of faults in water transmission and distribution networks from Dubai to Hatta.

The total cost is AED19 million. The fully automated units can provide sustainable and safe solutions with high efficiency, using the latest innovative global technologies and sustainable equipment with low carbon emissions.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said, “We work within the framework of the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure, keeping pace with the requirements of sustainable development to achieve the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 which aims to ensure sustainable access to water during both normal and emergency conditions.

“The Dubai Integrated Water Resource Management Strategy 2030 focuses on enhancing water resources and using cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. DEWA works to provide state-of-the-art integrated infrastructure for electricity and water to provide our services according to the highest standards of availability, reliability, efficiency and quality.”

Al Tayer added that the projects implemented by DEWA in Hatta are in line with the Comprehensive Development Plan for Hatta, which aims to consolidate the foundations of sustainable development for that area and provide the highest level of services for the citizens and visitors. The plan also aims to establish development projects, while considering the environment and natural resources in this vital area.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, Dubai will host the first edition of the World Corporate Summit (WCS), which will be held 21st November – 16th December, and will discuss sports and multi-sectoral business growth as core pillars.

The summit, supported by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), will be attended by key decision-makers from across multinational corporations, major UAE-based companies, and government institutions, to exchange insights and explore collaborative partnerships and opportunities for business growth.

The invite-only event will feature a series of closed-door fora and meetings with leaders of the city’s business and innovation ecosystem, offering visiting founders unique insight into the current and future outlook as Dubai continues to build on its status as a global centre of trade and commerce. The itinerary will also offer attendees visits to key business and innovation districts in addition to opportunities to interact with the funding and investment community in the city.

In his presentation, WCS president Bernard Caiazzo introduced the World Corporate Summit and VIP World Cup Dubai Programme, followed by a presentation by Steen Jakobsen of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism on Dubai’s tremendous efforts in supporting business tourism and economic growth in the region following the success of Expo2020 Dubai.

“The VIP World Cup Dubai Programme will bring together decision-makers from the global top 5,000 companies, major investment funds, football sponsors, football clubs and leagues to deliberate on pressing universal and sector-specific issues and build partnerships that will shape the future of the global economy,” Caiazzo said.

“Hosting mega-events such as Expo 2020 Dubai and 2022 World Cup in the region not only provides a unique opportunity to drive investment but also allows us to host business leaders to exchange ideas that can bring positive change to the global economy. The World Corporate Summit, I believe, will be a great platform to elevate Dubai’s position as the destination for business and luxury, as well as to create partnerships, enter deals, and discuss plans for the future of business,” commented Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, an agency of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism.

Coinciding with the 2022 World Cup, the inaugural edition of the World Corporate Summit is an exclusive invitation-only event organised with a mission of enabling collaborative dialogue to enable a new era of global economic growth in a post-pandemic world.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Council, has approved new social benefits worth AED44 million for People of Determination among citizens in Dubai.

Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Hamdan said, “H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid constantly follows up on the work of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs and his directives are to transform the social sector completely. We are seeking to further enhance all services provided to our citizens as part of achieving our goal of providing them with the highest quality of life possible.”

The new social benefits represent another step in realising His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision for empowering People of Determination in Dubai, by enabling them to turn challenges into opportunities, achieve success in various fields, and providing them an environment that gives them stability and enhances their contribution to the development of Dubai and the UAE.

The new decision covers People of Determination below the age of 60, who have physical or mental impairments that require them to be supported by others.

The social benefits covered by the decision include fees for kindergarten establishments, schools, university programmes, and training and rehabilitation centres within specialised institutions, as well as the costs of providing shadow teachers, caregivers, personal assistants and sign language interpreters.

The benefits also cover assistive devices and technologies, rehabilitation of vehicles and various means of transportation and the costs of equipping the workplace to accommodate people with various types of disabilities.

The number of beneficiaries of the new benefits will be gradually increased in the future to cover a wide section of the target segment.

Dubai Government is committed to integrating and empowering people of determination by strengthening efforts and supporting programmes and policies to ease their lives and providing them with the comprehensive support required to be an integral part of Dubai’s economic development journey.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, The total number of public transport riders in Dubai during Eid Al-Adha holiday 1443H (8 to 11 July 2022) by public transport means, taxis and shared mobility means operated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) clocked 5.6 million riders.

During the holiday, the Red and Green Lines of the Dubai Metro served about 2,150,000 riders and the tram lifted about 87,450 riders. Public buses served 1,157,000 riders and marine transport means were used by 256,780 riders. Taxis lifted 1,750,000 riders and shared transport means recorded 204,150 riders.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, Nearly 106,488 people in the UAE have benefitted from the Emirates Red Crescent’s (ERC) sacrificial meat campaign this year.

The ERC has increased its local presence to support more families, workers and vulnerable people who were the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its current economic conditions.

The ERC’s centres around the country have distributed sacrificial meat close to the residences of the target categories, and its strategy is aimed at increasing the number of beneficiaries of its project nationwide numbering 27,680 people in Abu Dhabi, 13,840 in Al Ain, 15,936 in Dubai, 10,640 in Sharjah, 9,600 in Ras Al Khaimah, 10,640 in Ajman, 8,800 in Fujairah, 5,056 in Umm Al Qaiwain, and 4,256 in Al Dhafra.

The ERC’s committees are supervising the campaign’s distribution mechanisms and notified beneficiaries before Eid about the procedures aimed at facilitating the distribution process.

The ERC also pointed out that it has drafted a detailed plan to achieve the project’s local objectives, in line with the precautionary measures adopted by official authorities to limit the spread of COVID-19, enforce social distancing and protect beneficiaries.

Under this framework, the ERC lauded the role of volunteers in spreading the ERC’s humanitarian message, through their participation in its programmes.

The ERC also extended its appreciation to philanthropists for their cooperation in its donation campaign, which facilitated the process of distributing sacrificial meat.

Source: Emirates News Agency