UAE’s care for differently-abled unmatched across the world – Gulf Today

UAE’s care for differently-abled unmatched across the world – Gulf Today

A robot interacts with a differently-abled person in Dubai.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), emphasised Dewa’s commitment to providing inclusive facilities, information and services for People of Determination, on an equal basis with others.



"This is in line with the National Policy for Empowering People of Determination, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to create an inclusive society that ensures empowerment and a decent life for People of Determination and their families. Our efforts also support the ‘My Community... a City for Everyone’ initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, to transform Dubai into an accessible city for People of Determination.



"Dewa has added a digital sign language interpreter powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the accessibility of information and translate the webpage content into sign language for People of Determination (POD) with hearing disability. This feature is available on Dewa’s website 24/7. Dewa also provides ‘Ash’ir’ service which is a