DGW holds meeting to review updated strategic plan aimed at supporting national efforts to address COVID-19

Event discussed implementation of precautionary measures to guarantee health and safety of DGW employees and customers

UAE, May 28, 2020: The Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) successfully held a meeting of the leadership team discussing the implementation of the government’s precautionary measures that can help address the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The meeting was held as part of the DGW's continuous support to national efforts directed at ensuring the health, security, and safety of the society--including DGW employees and its customers.

The meeting provided the platform to review the workshop's updated strategic plan, which was adopted in support to the country's efforts towards addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the event also included key discussions on measures taken to help maintain the safety of DGW employees, dealers, outsourcing companies, and community members. The move falls in line with the recommendations made by the country's wise leadership aimed at unifying and directing efforts to protect and ensure the health and safety of UAE citizens and residents.

H.E. Fahad Ahmed Al-Raeesi, CEO of DGW, revealed that the workshop continues to remain up-to-date and well-informed about recent developments about the COVID-19 crisis. He emphasized on the DGW's continuing commitment towards implementing precautionary measures that are essential in the move to protect the health and safety of employees and customers.

H.E. Al-Raeesi stated, 'The meeting served as an important interactive platform for us to discuss and review our updated strategies in dealing with COVID-19. It was also a strategic venue to tackle recent developments and to keep ourselves abreast of the latest news about this global epidemic. During the meeting, we were able to come up with a new set of preventive measures designed to address the impact and repercussions of the current conditions we are all facing.'

'It is our responsibility to contribute in the move to address these challenges-providing guaranteeing means that can accelerate the efforts to return to normalcy, as inspired and guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to cross towards the future with confidence, strength and determination,' concluded Al-Raeesi.