DUBAI, 25th June, 2023 (WAM) — 2,344 employees from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) were honoured with Expo 2020 Dubai Medals in implementation of the grant by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to award Expo 2020 Dubai Medals to individuals who played a key role in the success of the global event hosted by the UAE. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, presented the medals to DEWA employees in recognition of their efforts throughout the exhibition as well as the preparation for the event. Al Tayer extended his profound gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for this special honour and for awarding Expo 2020 Dubai Medal to DEWA volunteers and work teams. “This honour underlines the keenness of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to recognise the efforts of the volunteers and work teams who contributed to hosting the best Expo and achieving the success that befits the UAE. They presented a favourable image of Dubai and the UAE and made Expo 2020 Dubai an unforgettable experience for millions of visitors from all over the world, in addition to strengthening the global position of the UAE and Dubai in organising and hosting major events, and its role in consolidating the relationships among peoples of the world,” Al Tayer said. “Expo 2020 Dubai has sent a message of hope to the world from the UAE, the land of opportunities and dreams, that challenges can be turned into promising opportunities. This was made possible thanks to the vision and directives of the wise leadership and the strong willpower and sincere efforts of the people of the UAE who considered their participation in this global event a duty to return the favour to their generous country,” he added. Khoder Nashar
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)