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Dewa centres feted for being autism-friendly
Gulf Today
|January 30, 2026
Five Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) centres have received Autism Friendly Environment Certificates (AFC), internationally recognised by the Qualified Applied Behaviour Analysis Credentialling Board (QABA) and granted by the Dubai Autism Centre.
This achievement followed the successful compliance of DEWA's customer happiness centres at the Head Office, the Sustainable Building in Al Quoz, Ibn Battuta Mall, Burj Nahar and Al Twar Centre with all approved requirements and standards.
The certifications were awarded following comprehensive assessments covering employee readiness, facility preparedness and the adaptation of services provided to People of Determination with autism, ensuring the provision of an inclusive and safe environment that accommodates their sensory and behavioural needs.
This story is from the January 30, 2026 edition of Gulf Today.
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