Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has been announced as the main sponsor of the 3rd Knowledge Summit 2016, which will take place in Dubai from 5th to 7th of December, under the theme ‘Knowledge - Present and Future’.

The summit is organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, under the patronage of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and in implementation of the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.

On the occasion, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said, "We are confident that the Knowledge Summit 2016 will provide a platform for stakeholders to launch projects and initiatives related to knowledge dissemination and localisation, and enhance Dubai’s position as a role model for knowledge based economies and communities. The summit constitutes a platform for VIPs and decision makers to discuss knowledge and innovation issues and share the world’s best practices in this regard."

"The UAE’s wise leadership realises the importance of reading and knowledge. Building a knowledge based economy locally, regionally, and internationally, instils a culture of knowledge, and protects innovative achievements. The UAE’s efforts to raise a conscious generation were proven when His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honoured 45 figures for supporting reading during the 45th National Day celebrations. His Highness also honoured DEWA during the UAE Pioneers Awards 2016 in the Best Local Social Responsibility Initiative to Encourage Reading category. This honour recognises DEWA’s support for the wise vision of the UAE’s leadership for the UAE to transform into a knowledge based economy. This will enhance the quality of the government services, and our continuous efforts to support reading in the UAE during the Year of Reading." added Al Tayer.