EWEC Honours Zayed Humanitarian Day with Donation of Family Iftar Boxes in Collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, has donated Family Iftar Boxes to those in need across Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) and in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan and Zayed Humanitarian Day.

Coinciding with Zayed Humanitarian Day, which falls on the 19th of Ramadan, the initiative honours the humanitarian legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and reflects EWEC's dedication to having a meaningful, positive impact within the communities it serves. By partnering with ERC, EWEC has ensured that essential food supplies reached beneficiary families, providing practical support that enables them to observe the Holy Month with dignity and ease.

In alignment with the UAE's 2026 ‘Year of the Family’, the initiative focused on the family unit as the cornerstone of a cohesive society. Each Iftar box is designed to bring families together at the end of their fast, fostering the spirit of solidarity and compassion that defines both Ramadan and the values of the nation.

Dr. Faisal Obaid, Chief Corporate Support Officer at EWEC, said: “Zayed Humanitarian Day serves as a poignant reminder of the UAE’s enduring commitment to compassion and the welfare of others. As we celebrate the Year of the Family in 2026, our donation of Family Iftar Boxes aims to support the social fabric of our community by easing the pressures on families during this sacred time. Through our partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent, we are proud to uphold the values of generosity and social responsibility that are at the heart of what we do at EWEC."

The donated Family Iftar Boxes, containing essential food supplies, were delivered to beneficiary families across Abu Dhabi, bringing practical relief and a gesture of solidarity during the Holy Month. This initiative forms part of EWEC's broader corporate social responsibility programme, which seeks to support and uplift communities across the UAE. 

As EWEC continues to accelerate the UAE’s energy transition, it remains equally focused on embodying its values of collaboration, innovation, integrity and sustainability that are enabling positive change and shaping a greener future.

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About Emirates Water and Electricity Company

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) is the sole procurer and supplier of water and electricity in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. EWEC drives the planning, forecasting, purchasing, and system despatch services of water and electricity. EWEC fulfils these vital responsibilities through the short-term and long-term balancing of bulk supply and demand for distribution companies and authorities in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates. EWEC is supporting the government of Abu Dhabi and the government of the UAE by enabling the reduction of cost whilst also providing the increased security of supply that comes from a cleaner, larger, and more integrated system.

EWEC is mandated to implement strategic initiatives that will achieve the 60 per cent clean energy target outlined in the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's (DoE) Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035 for Electricity Production in Abu Dhabi, in addition to enabling the achievement of UAE Water Security Strategy 2036, UAE Energy Strategy by 2050, and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. EWEC is accelerating Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s energy transition by diversifying the country’s energy mix through developing and deploying renewable and clean energy as well as low-carbon intensive water desalination capacities. EWEC is part of ADQ, an active sovereign investor focusing on critical infrastructure and global supply chains. For more information, please visit:  www.ewec.ae.