SEWA to enhance cooperation with a Finnish delegation

This came during the reception of His Excellency Saeed Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, Abdullah Al Shamsi, Executive Director, and a number of directors of departments at the authority's headquarters, Mr. Pekka Votilainen, Ambassador for Trade and Development at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a delegation of businessmen and representatives of a number of Finnish companies specialized in the fields of water and energy.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority welcomed the visiting delegation, stressing that the authority is working to activate the strategic partnership and exchange expertise and experiences with all local and international bodies and institutions to implement best practices and prepare and develop a future strategy for water and energy projects in the Emirate of Sharjah to meet the growing demand for it and provide The best services for customers, according to the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Federal Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

During the meeting, he reviewed the axes of the authority's strategy and projects during the next phase, pointing out that the authority's strategic plan includes a comprehensive study of the water network and setting appropriate plans for its development to suit the future developments and needs of the emirate, and the development of transportation and distribution operations to ensure that water reaches all areas.

Pekka Votilainen, Ambassador for Trade and Development at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed the desire of Finnish companies to activate cooperation with the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority and participate in future projects to enhance the water and energy sector, environmental initiatives and the application of smart systems in the fields of work.