DEWA Top Management Complete Strategy 2001-2015 Workshop

In line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, towards promoting sustainable development for the Emirate of Dubai and supporting and consolidating Dubai’s world position as a hub of finance, business and tourism, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has demonstrated its leadership in the field of strategic planning and execution with a Strategy Workshop this year to assess the effectiveness its strategy.

HE Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA said, “Strategy is the cornerstone of our success and the means by which we can achieve our vision to be recognized world-class utility. At DEWA, we have continued our intense focus on ensuring that our foresight and strategic planning are fully utilized and implemented to achieve this vision. It requires the involvement of our employees at all levels and today’s workshop reflects this today.”

His Excellency met with the Strategy Team and top management of DEWA to assess and review the progress made in implementing DEWA’s five-year Strategic plan 2011-2015. This involved an intense day’s work reviewing the cascading and alignment of DEWA’s Strategy Map and Balanced Scorecard to divisional strategy maps and Balanced Scorecards.

The workshop ensured DEWA’s continuous adherence to best practices in strategic planning and implementation and marked a major milestone in the growth and evolution of DEWA as a Strategy Focused Organization as part of its efforts to support Dubai’s strategic direction.

DEWA is the first organization in the Middle East to have been inducted into the Hall of Fame for its implementation of the Balanced Scorecard and adherence to the five principles of the Strategy Focused Organization, developed by creators of the Balanced Scorecard, Drs. Kaplan and Norton.

Sony Gulf Launches Complete Range Of 3D Compatible Products In Middle East

Sony Gulf FZE, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, today marked the dawn of a new era in the Middle East with the launch of its complete range of 3D-enabled products, offering consumers an immersive experience in 3D movies, music, sport and PlayStation® games.

Sony’s 3D product range includes the BRAVIA LX900 and BRAVIA HX800, the new Full HD 3D TVs that build on the BRAVIA reputation for legendary picture quality, and the new 3D-enabled Blu-ray Disc player BDP-S470, as well as the 3D compatible Home Theatre Systems and channel sound bars including BDV-IZ1000, BDV-E970, HT-CT350 and HT-CT150 that have been specially designed to align with the 3D BRAVIA LED HDTVs.

To complement this extensive 3D portfolio, Sony Gulf will also be rolling out a free firmware update for PlayStation 3 consoles, making the hardware 3D compatible to enable 3D gaming.

In addition, the company already offers the Alpha NEX-3 and NEX-5 digital cameras that can take stunning 3D panoramic shots.

With the new range, Sony now offers consumers the most diverse line of 3D compatible home entertainment products including BRAVIA LED HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players and home theatre systems, the PlayStation 3 and Alpha digital still cameras with interchangeable lenses.

Osamu Miura, Managing Director, Sony Gulf, said: “3D technology in home entertainment is an immersive phenomenon. Unlike the 3D entertainment experiences of the past, which were characterised by objects coming towards the viewer, the emphasis has now shifted to adding an element of depth. Sony’s 3D world is about subtlety and detail, to totally engage the viewer.

With its expertise in 3D from lens to the living room, Sony has assumed a leadership role in the research and development of the technology to drive its growth at every level – from supporting creators of content by providing them with custom-made professional equipment to influencing cable network operators into adopting systems that facilitate the relay of 3D content.

“Due to our involvement in the development of original content and our efforts over the years to create ‘Good 3D’ content captured on Sony’s professional equipment, we believe this will translate into a superior and seamless visual experience on Sony’s entire range of 3D compatible products,” added Mr. Miura.

A Monolithic design theme has been extended by Sony across its entire suite of home entertainment products launched in 2010. Apart from the new BRAVIA TVs, Sony’s Blu-ray Disc™ players and Home Cinema systems are all designed to create one seamless home entertainment experience, even in terms of design.

Sony’s entire array of 3D products is currently available at all Jumbo Electronics showrooms in the UAE and other major retail electronics outlets across the region.