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2025 Dec 31

DEWA confirms readiness of its networks to ensure reliable services around the clock

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has affirmed its full readiness to provide electricity and water services in line with the highest standards of reliability, efficiency and quality, supporting Dubai’s needs during various occasions and events. DEWA continues to intensify its efforts by deploying teams of engineers and technicians across the emirate to ensure uninterrupted and reliable services around the clock.

2025 Dec 30

DEWA’s Autonomous Soiling Detector improves solar PV system performance and cuts dust-related energy losses

The Autonomous Soiling Detector on Photovoltaic Panels, developed by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has achieved tangible improvement for PV system performance. Prototype tests at DEWA’s head office parking showed the detector’s effectiveness in reducing losses caused by dust accumulation by 10%, in addition to lowering cleaning and maintenance costs. The device has been granted a patent from the GCC Patent Office and from Canada, Jordan, India, Australia, Japan and Spain.
2025 Dec 29

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award integrates cutting-edge technologies, including AI, into its criteria for creativity and innovation, aiming to advance solutions that benefit humanity

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), has announced the enhancement of the ‘creativity and innovation’ criteria for the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The move will see artificial intelligence integrated into the evaluation process. While chairing the board’s fourth meeting of 2025, Al Tayer emphasised the award’s support for initiatives that harness the latest technologies, including AI, to better serve humanity. He noted that this approach aligns with the UAE’s vision to empower creative talent, accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge solutions and transform innovative ideas into practical projects that enhance quality of life globally.
2025 Dec 28

DEWA expands Dubai’s transmission network with 22 new 132kV substations launched in 2025

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has continued to accelerate its transmission expansion programme in 2025, commissioning eight new substations and extending 250km of underground cables and overhead transmission lines at a cost of more than AED 1.35 billion. The projects, carried out in Al Warsan 4, Al Yalayis 5, Hatta, Saih Shuaib 3, Al Habiyah 5 and Jebel Ali First, are part of DEWA’s ongoing drive to develop advanced electricity infrastructure that supports Dubai’s rapid growth.
2025 Dec 27

DEWA supports biodiversity and restoration of mangrove forests in cooperation with DECCA

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in cooperation with the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA), planted 600 new mangrove trees at the Jebel Ali Marine Sanctuary, with the participation of 239 volunteers who contributed a combined 478 hours of service. From February 2023 to December 2025, DEWA planted 13,950 mangrove trees at the sanctuary, with the participation of about 1,900 DEWA employees, their families, staff from DEWA’s subsidiaries and DEWA Academy students.
2025 Dec 26

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer Meets Fortinet Founder and CEO to Enhance Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation Cooperation

His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of Fortinet, a global pioneer in integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions.
2025 Dec 25

DEWA and WGEO launch the Global Reporting Initiative Certified Training Programme

The Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certified Training Programme in co-operation with the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO). The programme helps professionals and organisations understand the principles and methodologies of sustainability reporting.

2025 Dec 24

DEWA awards major contract for critical infrastructure protection in Dubai

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded a major tender for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) water pipelines to protect and divert existing services and other associated works at various locations in Dubai.
2025 Dec 23

World Green Economy Organization launches the ‘Green Circles’ platform to achieve a low-carbon future

The World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) has launched the ‘Green Circles’ platform, featuring dialogue aimed at unifying the visions and efforts of global leaders, policymakers and business leaders. The initiative seeks to enable a meaningful transformation in the global green economy by encouraging strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors and accelerating the transition towards inclusive, sustainable and green economic models. The talks provide a practical framework and has, to date, issued two white papers that offer actionable solutions and clear road maps for promoting responsible business practices.
2025 Dec 22

DEWA tops global rankings as it earns platinum recognition at people and well-being awards

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) won the Investors in People Platinum Category Award for 2025, marking its second achievement of the most prestigious level of this global accolade. DEWA also received the Invest in Wellbeing Platinum Category Award for 2025 on its debut participation. Further cementing its global leadership, DEWA ranked first worldwide among large organisations with more than 5,000 employees and was recognised as the largest company in this category. It also secured the top global ranking across the electricity and water sectors. These achievements follow a rigorous evaluation by Investors in People assessors from the UK.
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