DEWA highlights female engineers’ success on International Women in Engineering Day

The Women’s Committee of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a special event to mark International Women in Engineering Day 2026 at DEWA’s new headquarters, Al Shera’a, an iconic model of sustainable architecture. The celebration brought together more than 60 female employees from across various divisions, who participated in panel discussions, interactive sessions, competitions and a range of engaging activities.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, commended DEWA’s female engineers for their outstanding ability to transform challenges into inspiring success stories. He highlighted that DEWA’s sustained support has strengthened the role of women across all future-focused fields and sectors, enhancing their contributions to the organisation’s achievements and world-leading projects. Among these is Al Shera’a, the tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building in the world. Al Tayer emphasised that Dubai’s exemplary model in empowering women reflects the emirate’s success in human development and its steady progress in achieving national objectives, further reinforcing its position as a global hub for opportunity, growth and sustainable development.

The event featured insights from Noora Al Hammadi, Deputy Manager of Water and Civil Engineering at DEWA, who shed light during an inspirational talk on the vital role played by DEWA’s female engineers in delivering Al Shera’a. The event also featured a range of cultural contests centred on the new headquarters and its record-setting achievements, alongside interactive competitions and brainstorming sessions titled ‘City Builders’. These initiatives were designed to enhance the engineering skills of female employees, foster team spirit and facilitate the exchange of ideas and practical experiences to advance the engineering work environment. Moreover, a select group of female engineers participated in the sixth edition of the ‘#Your day …  as an Engineer’, an initiative launched by the Women’s Committee to showcase standout success stories and professional journeys.

Quotes

Amal Koshak, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications: “DEWA’s female engineers are not only key partners in delivering projects, but also in shaping the future. Across DEWA, women are leading pioneering projects and initiatives in clean and renewable energy, water, sustainability, artificial intelligence (AI) and smart cities. We believe that both investing in the empowerment of female engineers and strengthening their technical and leadership capabilities are essential to building a more innovative and sustainable future.”

Dr Aaesha Alnuaimi, Vice President – DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre: “DEWA provides opportunities, cutting-edge technologies and an innovation-driven environment for female employees, helping them to create sustainable national and global impact, particularly in the clean and renewable energy sectors. By doing so, DEWA broadens the horizons for their professional, personal and economic growth, ensuring they remain inspiring beacons and influential partners in securing and advancing our gains.”

Fatima Al Jokar, Chairperson of the DEWA Women’s Committee: “The Women’s Committee launches various programmes and initiatives to keep pace with DEWA’s developmental trends. These initiatives cater to the needs and roles of female employees, empowering them across different fields. This also asserts the role of women as a cornerstone for leadership and sustainability, as well as a pillar for family stability and social cohesion.”

Aysha Mohammad Alremeithi, DEWA’s Youth Council President: “DEWA is integrating female employees into future-focused sectors, enhancing their technical, specialised and professional skills. It also builds female leadership capable of anticipating the future and stepping forward with confidence towards a more competitive, sustainable and resilient future.”

Hind Almteiri, Senior Manager – Independent Power Producer and Production Planning: “DEWA empowers women to innovate, lead, and contribute to the find solutions that address today’s challenges while shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.”

Maryam Khansaheb, Manager of Corporate Sustainability and Women’s Committee member: “DEWA provides inspiring platforms for the exchange of expertise, in addition to advanced programmes that are designed to strengthen the capabilities of female employees. This encourages continuous learning, improves quality of life and elevates their performance, achievements and productivity.”

Fatma Karim, Senior Engineer – Field Operations: “DEWA offers female employees clear career progression pathways and provides professional and specialised certifications that solidify their local and global competitiveness across all levels.”

Noora Al Hammadi, Deputy Manager of Water and Civil Engineering: “DEWA provides opportunities for female employees to expand their contribution across advanced specialised sectors, including water, clean and renewable energy, green buildings and smart cities, smart grids, the digital economy, AI and space.”