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2020 Jan 25

Shams Dubai: clean and sustainable energy for generations to come

The United Arab Emirates attaches great importance to diversifying its energy mix. This is based on a vision that recognises the significance of renewable energy to preserve the rights of future generations to live in a clean, healthy, and safe environment. The wise leadership is committed to launching pioneering clean and renewable energy projects that contribute to consolidating sustainability with its economic, social, and environmental aspects.

2020 Jan 24

DEWA honours 35 suppliers and members of Dubai SME for their commitment to highest standards and specifications

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has honoured 35 suppliers in recognition of their commitment to the highest standards of quality and standards. The suppliers were honoured in the Strategic, Principal, and Main suppliers categories, in addition to suppliers who are members of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME).
2020 Jan 23

DEWA’s Women Committee organises an awareness lecture on Human Resources guidelines for female employees

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Women Committee has organised an awareness lecture on Human Resources guidelines for female employees, including maternity leave, retirement, and registration in DEWA’s nurseries. This is part of its strategy to provide an inspiring and happy work environment that ensures a better family and work-life balance for its female staff.
2020 Jan 21

DEWA enables customers to locate Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on 14 digital platforms

To further promote sustainable transport in Dubai, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has mapped its electric vehicle charging station locations, across 14 digital platforms, including DEWA website and Smart app. DEWA seeks to ensure its EV Green Charger station locations are accurately compiled, managed and syndicated on the regions’ platforms of digital discovery.

2020 Jan 20

DEWA organises seminars and lectures on Blockchain in collaboration with Siemens

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised a series of seminars and lectures in partnership with Siemens. This is part of its efforts to achieve the Dubai Blockchain Strategy to transform Dubai’s government into the world's first government to conduct all its applicable transactions via Blockchain by 2020, and become the happiest city in the world. The seminars and lectures were held at DEWA Academy on DEWA Campus for Occupational and Academic Development.
2020 Jan 19

DEWA and BSI prepare to launch world’s first risk management standard for energy and utilities sector

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in cooperation with the British Standards Institute (BSI) will soon launch the PAS 60518:2020 standard for risk management in the energy and utilities sector, for a first of its kind in the world. DEWA approved the number 60518 for the new standard in reference to the birthdate of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (6 May 1918). DEWA started preparations for the standard in the Year of Zayed 2018, which marked the centennial birth of the late Sheikh Zayed, may his soul rest in peace.
2020 Jan 18

Quote by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, on announcing DEWA as the top government organisations in Customer Happiness in 2019

“At DEWA, we work in accordance with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, to deliver the best possible government services to make people happier and provide a seamless experience for all its customers. We are happy that DEWA has been confirmed as the top government organisations in Dubai in customer happiness in 2019 with 90.1%. This achievement pushes us forward to continue our excellence, our delivery, and our achieving the best for the happiness of everyone in Dubai,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
2020 Jan 18

MD & CEO visits 3rd phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has visited the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. It has a planned capacity of 5,000 MW in 2030 with investments of AED 50 billion.

2020 Jan 17

DEWA strengthens role of AI to drive sustainability

The UAE’s wise leadership places great importance to protecting the environment and promoting a green economy, placing sustainability at the forefront of its strategic priorities. This supports the UAE Vision 2021, which aims to build a sustainable environment, and a diversified and sustainable competitive economy that ensures a secure future for generations to come. Under the guidance of its wise leadership, the UAE has made great progress towards sustainability, driven by significant achievements in the adoption of advanced technologies to create a new reality and to build a leading global model for sustainable development.
2020 Jan 16

DEWA presents its clean and renewable energy projects at WFES 2020

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has presented its key projects and initiatives on sustainability and clean energy during its participation in the 13th World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2020 in Abu Dhabi. DEWA is the Efficiency Partner of WFES:one of the key events of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
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