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2026 Jul 14

DEWA empowers young talent through AI Agentic Hackathon organised by Youth Council

The Youth Council of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the Artificial Intelligence Agentic Hackathon to mark World Youth Skills Day 2026, observed annually on 15 July.

2026 Jul 13

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer meets President of the World Water Council to strengthen cooperation

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Loïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council, to discuss a shared vision for the future of water governance.
2026 Jul 12

DEWA provides a practical model of the Dubai-It approach in energy, water and sustainability

The Dubai-It, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, provides a practical framework that affirms ambition has no value without execution, and that rapid, meticulous achievement is the true benchmark of success. The Dubai-It approach is reflected in the projects and initiatives of Dubai’s institutions, where ambition is translated into tangible achievements and excellence is measured by speed of execution and quality of performance.

2026 Jul 11

DEWA Youth Council builds sustainability awareness among schoolchildren at Summer Camp 2026

The Youth Council of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised an awareness workshop as part of the fourth edition of Summer Camp 2026, hosted by Ferjan Dubai in collaboration with Al-Ameen Service. The workshop brought together schoolchildren aged five to 15 from Al Khawaneej and Al Barsha to raise awareness of efficient management of electricity and water, waste reduction and environmental protection.

2026 Jul 10

DEWA wins two global governance awards from Cambridge IFA in the UK

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won two prestigious international awards from Cambridge IFA in the United Kingdom, reaffirming its global leadership in corporate governance and sustainability. DEWA received the Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026 and the Excellence in ESG and Sustainability Award 2026.
2026 Jul 09

DEWA and Dubai Taxi Company inaugurate Dubai's first ultra-fast EV charging hub for DTC’s electric taxi fleet

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have inaugurated the first phase of their partnership to establish a major charge point hub, exclusive for DTC’s electric taxi fleet.

2026 Jul 08

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy’s 95th meeting reviews progress in achieving the emirate’s sustainable development goals

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the council’s 95th meeting, held virtually in the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the council, where members reviewed the emirate’s progress in achieving its sustainable development goals and approved the 2025 greenhouse gas emission results.
2026 Jul 07

DEWA urges Dubai households to conduct pre-travel checks to prevent utility waste this summer

As part of its ‘Enjoy Sustainable Vibes This Summer’ awareness campaign, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged its residential customers to take pre-travel measures to ensure efficient electricity and water use, reduce waste and detect issues early. Customers can monitor their consumption remotely through DEWA’s digital services, allowing them to identify unusual changes during their summer holiday and take appropriate action.
2026 Jul 07

Hamdan bin Mohammed affirms Dubai’s relentless focus on improving speed and responsiveness of government services

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that the Government of Dubai constantly strives to deliver on its futuristic vision by pursuing strategic objectives and innovative policies that reflect positively on the lives of citizens, residents, visitors, and the performance of key sectors. This is accomplished through the continuous improvement of government services, sustained innovation, and strengthening government integration with diverse entities work seamlessly together to serve the community.
2026 Jul 06

DEWA deploys agentic AI across its digital platforms

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has rolled out agentic artificial intelligence (agentic AI) across its digital platforms, following directives from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to expand AI use across government services and operations. The deployment covers its website, smart app, the Smart Office employee app, dashboards and internal platforms, with an initial focus on service design, customer digital experience, quality monitoring and the Testing Centre of Excellence. This achievement underscores DEWA’s position as one of the first utilities globally to deploy agentic AI in a production environment.
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