Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has partnered with Al Noor Rehabilitation & Welfare Association for People of Determination to provide Eye Gaze devices to students with physical and hearing impairments. These devices aim to enhance communication capabilities, reflecting DEWA’s commitment to social responsibility and inclusivity.
“We are committed to facilitating access to information for People of Determination and utilising the latest global technologies and practices to facilitate their communication with the surrounding physical environment, allowing them to express their ideas and opinions and ensuring they have access to opportunities and expertise on an equal basis with others,” stated HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. He further emphasized support for educational institutions that offer inclusive environments conducive to success.
Al Tayer highlighted that “between 2015 and 2024, DEWA implemented and sponsored 107 programmes and initiatives to include and empower People of Determination within society, including 12 initiatives launched in 2024.”
Khalid Al Halyan, Chairman of Al Noor Rehabilitation & Welfare Association for People of Determination, expressed a strong commitment to empowering students through advanced assistive technologies. “In collaboration with DEWA, Al Noor has introduced state-of-the-art eye-gaze technology, an advanced communication tool that empowers our students to express themselves and realise their full potential,” he said. This technology has enabled students to create unique designs featured in various products such as fashion apparel, printed mugs, wooden crafts, demonstrating both creativity and capability.
The initiative is aligned with Dubai’s Social Agenda 33 during the ‘Year of Community’, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for People of Determination by promoting independent living.
