Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has once again received the “Best Workplace” certification, an achievement that reflects its continued efforts to build an attractive and motivating work environment for its employees. The recognition was granted following an independent assessment conducted by Great Place to Work in the UAE, in cooperation with Fortune magazine.
DEWA ranked first in the UAE in the government entities category for 2025. It also secured the top position in the large organizations category for 2025 and 2026, confirming its leading status among institutions that place strong emphasis on workplace culture and employee happiness.
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, said that DEWA considers human capital a key foundation for achieving its vision and future ambitions. He noted that investing in the development of national talent and providing a supportive work environment remain among the authority’s main priorities.
Al Tayer added that DEWA continues to empower its employees and enhance their capabilities, encouraging them to innovate, create, and take an active role in the authority’s journey of excellence. He also highlighted that this recognition is part of an ongoing path of success, as DEWA has maintained the “Best Workplace” certification every year since 2019.
He pointed out that the authority’s continued achievement of advanced rankings across several categories reflects a positive corporate culture based on trust, cooperation, team spirit, and a constant commitment to improving performance and achieving the best results.
For his part, Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA, said that this achievement demonstrates the success of the authority in establishing an integrated work system that places employees at the heart of its priorities. It also reflects the senior management’s commitment to promoting employee happiness.
He added that caring for employees and providing a positive work environment contribute to supporting Dubai’s sustainable development efforts and strengthen DEWA’s ability to maintain excellence across its services and initiatives.
The Great Place to Work certification is based on employee surveys and feedback, measuring levels of trust and the overall workplace experience within the organization. Great Place to Work is a global authority specialized in assessing workplace cultures, using recognized standards and methodologies to identify the best workplaces and their ability to attract and retain talent.
