DUBAI, 19th April, 2023 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has launched the 4th batch of the Master’s Programme in Future Energy Systems and Technology, in cooperation with the University of California, Berkeley USA (UC Berkeley).
The virtual launching was attended by Professor Tarek Zohdi, the Programme Director at UC Berkeley College of Engineering, Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA, and officials from UC Berkeley and DEWA.
With 30 students in the 4th batch, the total number of participants in the programme has reached 173 male and female employees.
In his speech at the launch event, Al Tayer said that DEWA launched the master’s degree in Future Energy Systems and Technology with the University of California, Berkeley in 2019. DEWA aims to consolidate the UAE and Dubai’s role as a leading hub for shaping the future.
"This programme has been developed as a unique and futuristic Masters programme to educate UAE nationals," he noted.
Al Tayer added that the research faculty from UC Berkeley would teach them cutting-edge subjects, such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Renewable Generation Systems, and Cybersecurity, which are necessary to master the disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, contribute to the green economy transition, and promote climate change efforts.
“We believe that you will greatly benefit from this programme as we aim for technically savvy, competent, and future employees who will lead our current and future initiatives," he stated.
Dr. Al-Akraf said that DEWA designed the Master’s Programme in Future Energy Systems and Technology for Emirati employees to obtain a higher degree in a futuristic and unique domain that allows them to learn advanced topics. These enhance their skills and capabilities to respond to developments, keep pace with changes, and acquire the necessary skills to anticipate and shape the future.