Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)

25 Sep 2023

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviews efforts to support the upcoming COP28

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), chaired the 78th meeting of the Council, which was held virtually in the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the DSCE.

24 Sep 2023

DEWA and Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution Office enhance cooperation in excellence, innovation and digital transformation

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed HE Ali Mohammed Al Balushi, Attorney-General of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation between the two sides and exchange expertise in various aspects of excellence, innovation, and digital transformation as well as highlight DEWA’s best practices and global experiences in these vital areas.

23 Sep 2023

DEWA honours 223 distinguished employees with Nujoom DEWA 2023 awards

As part of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) efforts to consolidate the foundations of sustainable excellence, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, honoured 223 distinguished employees who won the Nujoom DEWA Awards 2023. The ceremony, which was held at the Palazzo Versace hotel in Dubai, was attended by DEWA’s Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and other officials.

22 Sep 2023

DEWA participates in the Digital School’s Donate Your Own Device campaign

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in the “DYOD: Donate Your Own Device” campaign. The campaign was launched by the Digital School, under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). It aims to collect 10,000 used electronic devices from individual and institutional donors, to be refurbished and recycled through partnerships with specialised institutions.

21 Sep 2023

DEWA attracts Emirati competencies and talents to support Emiratisation in UAE at Ru’ya Careers UAE 2023

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) participated in Ru’ya, Careers UAE 2023, the leading platform empowering Emirati youth through careers, skills development, and networking opportunities. The exhibition was held from 19 to 21 September 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. DEWA’s platform at the exhibition showcased its most notable programmes and initiatives that aim to attract and empower national competencies and talents. DEWA supports the efforts of Emiratisation in the UAE by providing job opportunities to Emiratis and enhancing the capabilities and skills of the Emirati youth to increase their competitiveness in the job market.

20 Sep 2023

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer inspects construction work of Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has inspected the construction work at the Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project. The AED 46 million project is part of DEWA’s social responsibility to make Hatta a distinctive tourist destination.

19 Sep 2023

DEWA organises a specialised seminar on sustainable buildings

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Research and Development (R&D) Centre has organised a specialised seminar in the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. The seminar, entitled ‘Optimisation of Building Design for GCC Region’, was held at DEWA Academy and was attended by a large number of DEWA officials and employees. It is a part of the Al Baheth programme, which was launched by the R&D Centre to develop and refine Emirati talents and competencies. The programme also encourages them to engage in research, competitions, events and training, organised by the Centre in collaboration with major international companies and a select group of researchers, academics and international speakers.

18 Sep 2023

Quote by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, on the occasion of the return of Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi to the UAE

“I extend my sincere congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Their Highnesses the Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates; Their Highnesses the Crown Princes; and all citizens and residents of the UAE, on the safe return of astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi after completing Zayed Ambition 2

17 Sep 2023

DEWA is a key pillar in achieving Emiratisation objectives in the energy sector

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that the percentage of Emiratisation at DEWA has reached 87.9% in the senior management and 70.9% in the middle management, emphasising that it is on the right track to attracting national competencies and increasing Emirati employees. This is in line with DEWA’s efforts to consolidate its position as a leading national organisation aware of its responsibility for achieving the Emiratisation objectives.

16 Sep 2023

DEWA, in cooperation with Microsoft, adopts new generative AI tool to enhance digital transformation

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted Microsoft Power Platform and its AI-powered tool Copilot. The move is part of DEWA’s efforts to utilise the latest global technologies in all areas and benefit from the capabilities of generative AI to enhance DEWA’s digital transformation. Copilot will assist software developers at DEWA in building smart programmes and applications that support DEWA’s operations more smoothly and efficiently by utilising generative AI tools.

15 Sep 2023

Over 190,000 training hours for DEWA employees in the first half of 2023 with 13,873 attendees

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) provided over 190,000 training hours to its employees in the first half of 2023. This included 13,873 attendees from employees across all divisions. The trainings support DEWA’s ongoing efforts to develop the skills and capabilities of its staff.

15 Sep 2023

DEWA visits over 20 public schools to instil positivity at the start of the new academic year

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised visits to more than 20 public schools in Dubai. The visits aimed to encourage over 12,000 students, as well as faculty members and parents of students, to start the new academic year with positivity, interest, and perseverance and enhance loyalty and belonging to the UAE. DEWA handed out gifts to students and organised entertainment and awareness activities to motivate them to adopt a responsible and sustainable lifestyle and follow the Emirati noble values of avoiding waste. The activities were timed to start with the new school year and are part of DEWA’s social responsibility.

14 Sep 2023

DEWA celebrates International Day of Law 2023

To mark International Day of Law 2023, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a virtual forum under the theme ‘Rule of Law and Sustainability’. The forum included several activities, panel discussions, awareness newsletters, and cultural competitions. It aimed to enrich the knowledge of DEWA’s employees on legal aspects and DEWA’s policy that aims at achieving legitimacy and the rule of law, within a framework of institutional flexibility and agility to achieve sustainable development.

14 Sep 2023

DEWA enhance life skills of its female staff during Skills Day organised by Women’s Committee

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee organised a Skills Day event with the participation of 60 female employees from all division at DEWA. The event was part of the Women Committee’s ongoing efforts to develop the life skills and capabilities of female staff.

13 Sep 2023

DEWA announced as Strategic Partner for 21st edition of Arab Media Forum

The Dubai Press Club (DPC), organiser of the Arab Media Forum (AMF), today announced that the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), is the Strategic Partner of the 21st edition of the event. Organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Forum will be held from 26-27 September at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

12 Sep 2023

DEWA’s hydroelectric power plant in Hatta is 74% complete

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has visited the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant site DEWA is building in Hatta to check the progress of ongoing work. The power plant, with a planned production capacity of 250 megawatts (MW), a storage capacity of 1,500 megawatt-hours, and a life span of up to 80 years, is 74% complete. This is the first station of its kind in the GCC region, with investments of up to AED 1.421 billion. The project is planned for completion in Q1 of 2025.

11 Sep 2023

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to reduce over 6.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually by 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to enhance sustainability and support the transition towards a sustainable green economy by increasing the share of clean and renewable energy in Dubai’s energy mix. This supports the Year of Sustainability in the UAE, during which the country will host the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Earlier this year,

10 Sep 2023

DEWA’s three global events expand horizons for the success of COP 28

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising several global events in November that will expand the horizons and success of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28). The UAE is hosting COP28 at Expo City Dubai in November 2023. These events support the vision of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to organise the most successful global environmental conference. The UAE seeks to realise the international hopes and aspirations for COP28 and achieve tangible results that effectively contribute to accelerating carbon neutrality and achieving sustainable socio-economic development.

09 Sep 2023

DEWA’s summer training programmes attract large number of school and university students

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) attracted a large number of students to its 2023 summer training programme, which lasted for a whole month at various branches and centres. The training programme is part of DEWA’s strategy to attract and support Emirati students in accordance with its social responsibility. The programme concluded with a ceremony organised at DEWA’s Campus for Occupational and Academic Development. The participants, who were school and university students in various specialisations, received appreciation certificates and awards.

08 Sep 2023

WGES calls on attendees to register to attend its activities

The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) invites those interested in attending to register on the summit website to participate in the high-level activities, seminars, and panel discussions held during the 9th WGES. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) are organising WGES on 28-29 November 2023 at Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre in Dubai.

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