The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a new awareness campaign under the theme Your Safety is Our Priority, reinforcing its commitment to public safety and the responsible use of energy resources.
The campaign targets both individuals and businesses across the emirate, aiming to increase awareness about the prevention of electricity and gas-related hazards, particularly during the summer season, when rising temperatures lead to greater reliance on electrical systems.
A key component of the initiative is to educate residents on how to safely manage household electrical appliances and gas installations throughout the warmer months.
To ensure the message reaches a broad audience, the campaign will disseminate digital awareness materials through social media platforms and official websites.
It will also feature a series of workshops and site visits, developed in collaboration with partners from both the public and private sectors.
The DoE is encouraging all residents and commercial establishments in Abu Dhabi to actively participate in the campaign’s activities and events.
It emphasised that safety is a shared responsibility, beginning at home and extending into every workplace.
The department also urged the public to follow its social media channels and website for campaign updates and daily safety tips.
Eng Ahmed Alsayed Mohamed Sheebani, executive director of the Regulatory Affairs Petroleum Products Sector at the DoE, said, “Safety in the use of energy sources is one of the fundamental pillars of our regulatory framework. Through this campaign, we aim to enhance community awareness of best practices, and encourage safer, more sustainable behavior in energy use, aligned with Abu Dhabi’s vision to build an efficient and secure energy sector that serves both people and the environment. Collaboration between regulatory entities and the community is key to reducing gas-related incidents and ensuring everyone’s safety.”
Eng Abdul Rahman Al-Alawi, Health, Safety, and Environment Director at the DoE, said, "At the start of summer, the difficulties linked to energy usage grow, be it inside residences or within commercial and service facilities. Our part, at the Department of Energy, is to foster a safe and sustainable environment in the emirate through sustained outreach and education. The Your Safety is Our Priority campaign is a clear manifestation of our duty to enhance a culture of safety, and to affirm that the conscious and responsible utilisation of energy is a joint responsibility between regulatory authorities and society.
“Prevention is rooted in community awareness. Therefore, this campaign was conceived to connect with people through straightforward language and actionable content that aids in reducing accidents and encourages the sustainable consumption of energy."
