DUBAI — Schools, work teams, parents and school workers were honoured yesterday in a ceremony that marked the conclusion of the third Conservation for a Better Tomorrow Award Contest 2007-2008, organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa).
The ceremony was attended by Dewa Managing Director and CEO Saeed M. Al Tayer, Dr Abdullah Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director-General of Knowledge and Human Development Authority, and Fatma Al Marri, CEO of Schools Agency and Member of the National Council.
Al Tayer stressed the importance of electricity and water conservation in Dubai as it would help conserve the natural resources and the environment.
“Dubai Government pursues sustainable development in line with Dubai Strategy 2015,” said Al Tayer. “With reference to securing sufficient supply of electricity and water in Dubai, Dewa saves no effort in doing so under the environmental requirements and in accordance with Dubai’s needs.”
Dr Abdulla Al Karam said: “Our children are our future and the environment will shape the type of world they will live in. I have been really impressed by all of the schools here today and feel that this young generation will make a good job of caring for our world.”
Al Tayer and Al Karam later gave away the awards to the winning schools which included Al Shorooq School, Al Rabee School, Jumeirah Model School, Salama Al Ansarya School, Sultan Al Owais School, Umm Suqeim School, Al Dhara Girls School, Al Razi School, Sukaina Bint Al Hussain School, Asma Bint Numan School and Al Raya School.