DEWA organises Hackathon Challenge to encourage innovation among employees

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised the Hackathon Challenge to encourage its employees to innovate and create new ideas to develop DEWA’s services and achieve the happiness of its customers. This is in line with the directives of the wise leadership to encourage and enhance innovation across all areas. It also supports DEWA’s efforts to instil a culture of innovation among all stakeholders.

An interactive game won the first place in the competition. The game spreads sustainability and informs customers about ways to conserve electricity and water at home and how to choose energy-efficient appliances. This is done in an atmosphere of fun and entertainment. A smart application that enables customers to gain loyalty points when they optimise their consumption during peak hours came second. Points gained in the app can be exchanged for services. The app also assists the users to select the proper eco-friendly appliances by comparing their energy use. An idea for introducing video calling through DEWA’s smart app for preliminary inspection and examination of low voltage connections remotely before final connection won the third position in the competition. This saves time and effort, and achieves customers’ happiness.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, commended the innovative ideas and solutions presented by the participants and gave his directions to study applying them at DEWA.

“DEWA strives to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to adopt innovation as a corporate approach and as part of social culture in the UAE. Our initiatives and programmes support the Dubai Plan 2021 for the Government of Dubai to be a pioneering and excellent government that is proactive and creative in meeting the needs of individuals and society as a whole. We aim to enhance innovation and creativity as two major pillars of a successful future, to enhance the UAE’s position as a country that puts the happiness and welfare of its people at the forefront of its priorities,” said Al Tayer.

“I congratulate everyone who participated in the Hackathon challenge. They are all creative and excellent people who have succeeded in transforming challenges into innovative apps and solutions. These will contribute to achieving sustainable development, to ensure a brighter future for Dubai and the UAE,” added Al Tayer.