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2026 Feb 12

DEWA records 4.49% rise in NOC approvals amid growing project activity

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA approved 132,981 No-Objection Certificate (NOC) applications under its Soqoor programme in 2025. The applications were submitted by 2,472 consultants and contractors up to the end of December 2025, marking an increase of 4.49% compared to 2024.

2026 Feb 11

DEWA advances the UAE’s commitment to integrating environmental and developmental sustainability

On the occasion of National Environment Day, observed annually on 4 February, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) highlighted the UAE’s rich heritage of environmental stewardship, rooted in long-standing values that promote sustainability and the conservation of nature, and reflected in the nation’s commitment to biodiversity protection, responsible resource use and environmentally conscious development.

2026 Feb 10

DEWA to Increase its Ownership in Empower from 56% to 80.00% by way of transferring Dubai Holding’s Full Stake for an amount of AED 5.184 billion

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011) (Symbol: DEWA), the emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), today completed the transfer of the entire shareholding of Emirates Power Investment LLC (“EPI”), a company ultimately owned and controlled by Dubai Holding LLC (“Dubai Holding”), in Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (“Empower”), through Dubai Central Securities Depository LLC (“Dubai CSD”).
2026 Feb 10

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC announces record annual revenue of AED 32.84 billion, operating profit of AED 10.99 billion and an unprecedented EBITDA of AED 17.37 billion for 2025

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011) (Symbol: DEWA), the emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), today reported its full year 2025 preliminary and unaudited consolidated financial results. DEWA Group reported a record consolidated full year revenue of AED 32.84 billion, EBITDA of AED 17.37 billion and net profit after tax of AED 9.09 billion.

2026 Feb 09

DEWA continues to register the highest levels of customer happiness

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) maintained its position as a leader in customer happiness in 2025, achieving an impressive score of 98.9% on the Dubai Government’s Instant Happiness Index, overseen by the Dubai Digital Authority. DEWA recorded 98.02% satisfaction rate in 2025 on the Dubai Government Customers of Determination Index administered by the Dubai Government Excellence Program. This builds on DEWA’s strong performance in 2024, when it recorded 97.01% on the Dubai Government Customer Happiness Index, while service partners exceeded 99% happiness level with DEWA’s services.
2026 Feb 08

DEWA provides its services through ChatGPT Apps Directory

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its official services and experience through ChatGPT Apps Directory. This move redefines government service delivery mechanisms in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing Dubai’s pioneering role in adopting future technologies. With this milestone, DEWA becomes the first government entity and first utility worldwide to offer its services through AI platforms, moving beyond traditional websites and smart application models.
2026 Feb 07

DEWA Women’s Committee initiatives build capacity of female employees to deliver sustainable impact

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee organised more than 50 social and professional activities and workshops in 2025, engaging over 1,400 female employees. The initiatives sought to equip them to keep pace with rapidly evolving challenges while improving communication skills, reinforcing a culture of teamwork and better integrating workplace and community roles. An impressive 96% of female employees expressed satisfaction with the committee’s performance.

2026 Feb 06

Italian parliamentary delegation learns about DEWA’s strategies and projects supporting net zero

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed an Italian parliamentary delegation headed by Jacopo Morrone, President of the Italian Parliamentary Bicameral Ecomafia Commission on Climate and Environment, to discuss strengthening collaboration in renewable energy and advanced technologies to combat climate change.
2026 Feb 05

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer highlights AI as a key enabler of energy sector transformation at the World Governments Summit 2026

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), emphasised that the world is going through a pivotal stage in which transformation in the energy sector forms a fundamental pillar for building more sustainable and reliable systems. This transformation is driven by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into production, transmission and distribution processes. Such integration reduces environmental impact, enhances competitiveness and infrastructure resilience, and improves resource efficiency, enabling sectors to expand and communities to prosper.
2026 Feb 04

DEWA explores strategic collaboration on sustainability, clean energy, AI and future-ready infrastructure with Masdar, Schneider Electric and ServiceNow

At the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), held a series of meetings with local and international organisations, including Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Schneider Electric and ServiceNow. The meetings explored prospects for strategic cooperation, as well as the exchange of expertise and best practices to support sustainable development, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, accelerated digital transformation and the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure aligned with Dubai’s future aspirations.
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