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2025 Dec 14

Applications now open for the 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), has announced the opening of applications for the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, which offers USD 1 million in prizes. The award aims to inspire innovative technologies and solutions for water production, distribution, storage, desalination and

2025 Dec 13

DEWA’s CleanTech Alliance encourages companies to actively contribute to sustainability efforts

The Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the CleanTech Alliance initiative to give local and international companies an opportunity to highlight their efforts in driving the energy transition and achieving net zero in the UAE and globally. The alliance provides a platform for members to showcase their pioneering solutions in sustainability and clean and renewable energy, while building strong networks with investors and leading innovators.

2025 Dec 12

DEWA renews three international standards, reinforcing leadership in business continuity and risk management

For the 10th consecutive year, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully renewed three prestigious international certifications issued by the British Standards Institution (BSI). These are the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) ISO 22301 certification, originally obtained in 2016 when DEWA became the first utility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to achieve this milestone, the ISO 31000 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) certification and the BS 11200 standard for Crisis Management.

2025 Dec 11

DEWA reaffirms its commitment to transparency and good governance as it renews ISO 37001:2016 certification for third consecutive year

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), reaffirmed DEWA’s commitment to transparency and good governance as he received the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System certification for the third consecutive year from Bureau Veritas, a global leader in conformity assessment. Al Tayer said DEWA’s approach reinforces stakeholder confidence and underpins sustainable development, leadership and continuous improvement.

2025 Dec 10

DEWA and Dell Technologies explore strategic collaboration to pioneer future-ready, sustainable utility services

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from Dell Technologies led by Adrian McDonald, President for Europe, Middle East & Africa; Walid Yehia, Managing Director – Gulf; and Mohammad Amin, Senior Vice President – CEEMETA at Dell Technologies. The meeting was attended by Marwan Bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation and the Future at DEWA, and Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, part of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA.
2025 Dec 09

DEWA’s development projects in Hatta promote Dubai’s picturesque countryside and drive its sustainable transformation

Guided by the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is driving the development of Hatta as a global model of harmony between humanity and nature. DEWA’s projects in Hatta enhance domestic tourism and environmental sustainability by leveraging Hatta’s rich historical and natural heritage
2025 Dec 08

DEWA scores 97.5% in employee happiness and well-being standard, setting global benchmark for utilities

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been awarded the International Employee Happiness and Well-being Standard (IEHWS) certificate, scoring 97.5% to earn the top-tier ‘Transformational Leading Organisation’ rating. This score – among the highest globally – ranks DEWA among the world’s top five IEHWS-certified organisations and establishes it as the global leader in the utility sector. This prestigious recognition underscores DEWA’s unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, empowering workplace that enhances employee well-being and promotes a fulfilling work-life balance.

2025 Dec 07

DEWA renews ISO 37301:2021 certification in compliance management

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully renewed its ISO 37301:2021 certification in compliance management, which it originally obtained in 2023. As one of the first organisations globally and locally to earn this distinction, DEWA’s latest achievement underscores the robustness and maturity of its compliance framework.
2025 Dec 06

DEWA briefs high-level German delegation of its efforts to enhance energy and water sustainability

The Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received a high-level German delegation headed by Marco Loritz, First Secretary for Economy and Culture at the German Consulate in Dubai. The visiting delegation included Karin Zangerl, Director of the Abu Dhabi Office of the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce, along with representatives of a number of leading German companies specialising in hydrogen and renewable energy.
2025 Dec 05

DEWA explores deeper co-operation with Italian Embassy in the UAE

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received HE Lorenzo Fanara, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, and HE Edoardo Napoli, Consul General of Italy in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The meeting explored deeper co-operation in areas of mutual interest, particularly sustainability, clean energy and innovation, aligning with the UAE’s sustainability goals and drawing on Italy’s renewable energy expertise.
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