DEWA and Transport Security Department in Dubai review Al Shera’a Bridge security standards as model for joint projects

As part of its benchmarking visits, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Transportation Security Department in Dubai and Etihad Rail, the UAE national rail operator, with the visit focusing on the security standards and requirements applied to the bridge project linking Al Jaddaf Metro Station and Al Shera’a building, DEWA’s new headquarters.

The visit was part of DEWA’s efforts to strengthen institutional integration and cooperation while exchanging expertise and best practices with its government partners to reinforce Dubai’s government model. Built on a spirit of teamwork and innovation, the model prioritises empowering people and ensuring their safety, security and well-being, further strengthening the emirate’s position as a global leader in resilience and future preparedness. In line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33, DEWA remains committed to fostering a positive work environment that promotes the highest standards of well-being, sustainability and safety and quality of life, while contributing to sustainable urban development and helping shape the cities of the future.

HE Maj Gen Obaid Saeed Al Hathboor, Director of Transportation Security Department in Dubai, said the visit forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and the exchange of expertise among entities involved in the transport and infrastructure sector.

“Such experiences and practices contribute to integrating the various modes of transport and mobility, and support the development of future projects that meet the highest standards of security, safety and efficiency. Joint efforts have helped establish the Al Shera’a Bridge as a benchmark and a model for similar projects. At the Transport Security Department, we remain committed to our pivotal role in establishing and developing security requirements and standards for the transport network, bridges and associated buildings, in coordination with our strategic partners. This supports the rapid development and comprehensive progress that the emirate of Dubai is witnessing across the transport and mobility sector,” said Maj Gen Al Hathboor.

The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Transportation Security Department and officials and specialists in construction and projects from Etihad Rail.

They were received by a number of DEWA officials, including Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources; Khawla Al Mehairi, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Government Communications; ; Zaal bin Zaal, Vice President of Supply Chain Management, Quality, Health, Safety and Environment; and Omar Al Mansoori, Chief Operating Officer, alongside other DEWA officials and specialists in corporate security, health and safety, projects, engineering and energy efficiency.

The visiting delegation praised DEWA’s integrated approach to security, safety, emergency preparedness, engineering and sustainability, as well as its achievements and leading practices, which could serve as benchmarks for railway projects.

Al Shera’a, the world’s tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building, provides an integrated work environment that combines comfort, flexibility, operational efficiency and resource optimisation. It also introduces an innovative concept for sustainable buildings, integrating smart solutions within a comprehensive cognitive system that senses, analyses and responds, redefining the government workplace in the digital age.