Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)

01 Jan 2023

HE Saeed Al Tayer announces that the share of clean energy capacity has reached 14% of Dubai’s total power production capacity

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced that the production capacity of clean energy in Dubai has reached 2,027 megawatts (MW) using photovoltaic solar power (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP). This is about 14% of Dubai’s total power production capacity of 14,517 MW. The announcement was made during Al Tayer’s visit to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which DEWA is implementing. This is the largest single-site solar park in the world using the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. It will have a production capacity of 5,000 MW by 2030, using photovoltaic solar panels and CSP technologies.

31 Dec 2022

DEWA encourages an active lifestyle by organising and sponsoring sporting competitions

In line with the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai to make sporting activities and exercising a lifestyle in Dubai, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is committed to encouraging its employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising and finding a balance between work and social life. DEWA organised 12 sports tournaments in 2022, with the participation of 2,437 male and female employees from various divisions. Also, DEWA sponsored and hosted three sports tournaments, and participated in several local sports events.

30 Dec 2022

DEWA’s Youth Council enhances youth participation in the sustainable development journey

Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) attaches great importance to supporting young people, investing their potential, and enhance their participation in the sustainable development journey. The total workforce at DEWA includes 3,397 young employees aged between 18 and 35 years; comprising 30% of staff. DEWA’s Youth Council plays a key role in creating communication bridges with other youth councils across the UAE.

29 Dec 2022

DEWA Women’s Committee organised more than 50 social and technical activities in 2022

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) provides a positive and motivational environment that supports female employees and helps them turn challenges into opportunities and effectively contribute to building the

28 Dec 2022

DEWA’s TESTIAC project reduces 44,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Thermal Energy Storage and Turbine Inlet Air Chilling (TESTIAC) project implemented in three Gas Turbines at L-Station in Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Complex has contributed to reducing more than 44,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, which is equivalent to the planting of two million trees.

27 Dec 2022

DEWA achieves first place worldwide in the International Digital Customer Experience Standard (IDCXS)

In a new global achievement, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) scored 100% in the International Digital Customer Experience Standard (IDCXS: 2022) certificate from the first assessment in the new global

26 Dec 2022

DEWA’s hydroelectric power plant in Hatta is 58.48% complete

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has visited the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant site that DEWA is building in Hatta to check the work progress. The

25 Dec 2022

DEWA 9th Sustainability Report showcases its progress in sustainable development

The 9th Sustainability Report 2021 issued by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) highlights its efforts and achievements in supporting sustainable development in all its economic, social and environmental

24 Dec 2022

Dubai hosts the 15th International Conference on Challenges in Environmental Science and Engineering 2022 for the first time in the Middle East

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Research and Development Centre, in collaboration with Khalifa University in the UAE and the Membrane Society of Australia (MSA), hosted the 15th International

23 Dec 2022

DEWA supports women empowerment through its world-class nurseries

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) provides a motivational and sustainable environment to support women in the workplace and their active participation in sustainable development, as well as ensuring psychological and social stability for working mothers. Aligned with this vision, DEWA was one of the first government departments to establish nurseries (Childcare Centres) to take care of the children of female employees. These centres operate at the highest international standards of modern education, providing educational, cultural, and recreational activities that contribute to children’s proper upbringing.

22 Dec 2022

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer launches construction work of Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has launched the construction work for the Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project. DEWA has recently awarded the project at

21 Dec 2022

Visitors to Innovation Centre at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park can explore a sustainable future

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Innovation Centre provides visitors with the opportunity to take innovative tours, watch pioneering shows using drones and hologram technology, and try several interactive experiences,

20 Dec 2022

International Finance Corporation delegation visits DEWA to learn about its projects and initiatives that enhance sustainable and comprehensive development

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has welcomed a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group. The delegation

20 Dec 2022

DEWA organises several activities for its employees to promote Arabic as part of World Arabic Language Day 2022

In celebration of World Arabic Language Day 2022, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a variety of internal and interactive activities, events and competitions at its headquarters, to encourage employees to use and

19 Dec 2022

DEWA's adoption of the latest technologies enhances efficiency of electricity and water production and reduces carbon emissions

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s use of the latest innovative technologies contributes to enhancing efficiency at the Jebel Ali Power Generation & Water Production Complex, which is one of the main pillars for providing Dubai with reliable, efficient and high-quality electricity and water services. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, emphasised that DEWA adopts the latest disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to increase production efficiency, maximum utilisation of waste heat, and reduce carbon emissions.

19 Dec 2022

DEWA’s Women Committee organises a workshop inspired by national heritage

In line with its efforts to promote the National identity among female staff, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women's Committee organised an artistic workshop inspired by the local heritage, to enhance the skills of female employees on the art of making perfumes and pottery.

18 Dec 2022

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviews Dubai’s efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the 73rd meeting held virtually. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, also participated.

17 Dec 2022

DEWA wins the Best Creative Electricity and Water Solutions Brand award from Global Brands Magazine Awards 2022

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has made a new achievement by winning the Best Creative Electricity and Water Solutions Brand by Global Brands Magazine Awards 2022 in the UK. This confirms DEWA’s global leadership in all areas.

16 Dec 2022

DEWA awards 464 distinguished employees who have won Nujoom DEWA internal excellence awards

In line the strategy of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to develop performance and sustain excellence, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, honoured 464 distinguished employees who have won Nujoom DEWA 2022, the new name for its internal excellence awards. The honouring ceremony was attended by DEWA’s Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and officials.

15 Dec 2022

COP27 and COP28 extend bridges of communication between stakeholders to ensure a brighter future for all

The presence of the Middle East and North Africa region on the global sustainability agenda continues to grow. The region is witnessing significant momentum in accelerating climate action and strengthening bridges of international cooperation to mitigate the repercussions of climate change. This can be seen from the hosting of the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) in November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and preparations of the UAE to host COP 28 in Dubai Expo City in November 2023, which will accelerate the pace of climate action to combat climate change and global warming. Choosing the two countries to host COP 27 and COP 28 marks the beginning of a series of regional events that will last for 18 months, placing the Arab world at the centre of global activities in mitigating climate change.

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