Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, and the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, DCAS, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to support and strengthen mutual cooperation and strategic partnership.

The MoU was signed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, and Khalifa Hassan Aldrai, Executive Director of DCAS, at DEWA’s head office. The signing event was attended by senior officials from both organisations.

The MoU aims to strengthen the partnership between both parties in order to achieve their strategic goals. According to the terms of the MoU, DEWA and DCAS will work together to take part in activities, programmes and training courses in first aid, and cooperate in joint awareness campaigns related to health, security, and occupational safety. The two sides will also organise joint community projects, and cooperate in rationalising the use of electricity and water.

"At DEWA, we are committed to achieving the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which highlights the importance of collaboration between among all government organisations. This MoU culminates our strategic relationship with Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services as part of our strategy to build effective partnerships with various public and private organisations. This supports the vision of our wise leadership to enhance integration among all government organisations, and promote cooperation to support the competitiveness of Dubai, and contribute to achieving the Dubai Plan 2021 to make Dubai the preferred place to live, work, and visit," said Al Tayer.

"Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services is committed to cooperation with all public and private organisations to strengthen partnership and coordination to serve the common goals that serve the interests of society, and enhance the implementation of the UAE’s strategies for advancement and development. This cooperation comes within the framework of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the follow up of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, to enhance cooperation and coordination among government organisations. This partnership also provides a quick response rate, raises service capacity, and enhances the ability of the two parties to provide high-quality services to stakeholders, and achieve their happiness," said Aldrai.