DEWA promotes youth's skills in AI innovations
The workshop was held to mark World Youth Skills Day 2025, under the theme 'Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills'. During the workshop, 30 DEWA young employees explored the advanced capabilities of Microsoft's Copilot technology, which uses generative AI.
DEWA adopted Copilot in January 2024, becoming one of the first utilities worldwide to implement it. During the workshop, participants learned how to optimise the use of Copilot, including intelligent summarisation, automatic content creation and modification, as well as key phases of strategic collaboration between DEWA and Microsoft in AI and generative AI.
"In line with the vision of our wise leadership and the National Youth Agenda 2031, we are committed to building a generation capable of shaping the future. We remain proactive in equipping DEWA's youth with the latest AI innovations and in refining their skills in this field. We support young people in playing a vital role in accelerating digital transformation, empowering them to move from being mere users of advanced technology to becoming active partners by investing in it and developing innovative solutions that enhance government work. We are also keen to strengthen their resilience and ability to use AI tools with the highest levels of awareness, ensuring the accuracy of input data and the evaluation of AI-generated outputs, enabling them to make informed decisions that enhance performance, productivity and creativity in the workplace,' said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
Aysha Mohammad Alremeithi, President of DEWA's Youth Council, said: "With the support of DEWA's top management, we organise specialised workshops and events in co-operation with major local and international companies, aiming to develop youth technological skills and provide them with the tools to keep pace with the latest technologies and adapt to rapidly evolving global trends, making them the cornerstone of sustainable and inclusive development.'
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