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2024 Nov 20

DEWA wins two awards at Asian Power Awards 2024

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won two awards at the Asian Power Awards 2024, one of the most prestigious regional honours in the energy sector. The awards were announced at a ceremony held at the Conrad Centennial Hotel in Singapore. This achievement highlights DEWA’s global leadership in innovation within the renewable and clean energy sectors. DEWA received the ‘Innovative Power Technology of the Year - UAE’ award for its Actual Load Profiles Simulator (ALPS) for the Distribution Network and the ‘Smart Grid Project of the Year - UAE’ award for its Distribution Automation Smart Grid projects.

2024 Nov 19

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviews Dubai’s efforts in regulating petroleum products trade and district cooling services

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), chaired the 85th meeting of the Council, which was held virtually in the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Council.
2024 Nov 18

At COP29, WGEO and UNDP forge a new partnership to accelerate the transition to a global green economy.

In a landmark commitment to global climate action at COP 29, His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Ahmed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) and Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary General & Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a new partnership agreement to boost their collaboration on fostering a sustainable, low-carbon economy and accelerating progress toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

2024 Nov 17

WGEO Announces Support for 11 African Cities Under the Carbon Neutral Cities Initiative

The World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) announced today its support for 11 African cities under the Carbon Neutral Cities Initiative in partnership with United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-Africa). This significant initiative was highlighted during a keynote address by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of WGEO, at the WGEO Pavilion in the Blue Zone of Baku Stadium. The meeting was attended by Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi, the Secretary General of UCLG Africa.

2024 Nov 17

WGEO signs MoU with the Republic of Palau at COP29, to advance green economy and climate action

In line with its commitment to advancing the green economy and supporting the climate action globally, the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Palau at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29).
2024 Nov 16

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer meets Prime Minister of Azerbaijan at COP29

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), met with HE Ali Asadov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan. He congratulated HE Asadov on hosting the twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties (COP29), which comes after the success achieved by the UAE in hosting the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), which was organised in accordance with the directives of the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance work with the international community to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 and address climate challenges and global warming.
2024 Nov 15

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer Emphasizes United Action for Green Transition at 2nd Quarterly Focal Points' Meeting of GAGE at COP29

In his opening remarks at the 2nd Quarterly Focal Points’ Meeting of the Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE), held at COP29 in Baku, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), called for collective action and highlighted the critical role of GAGE in advancing a global green transition. The meeting, a key gathering of GAGE member countries, reaffirmed the alliance's commitment to driving sustainable development through coordinated green economic efforts.
2024 Nov 15

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer inaugurates WGEO pavilion at COP29, speaks at high-level ministerial panel

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), inaugurated WGEO Pavilion at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. During the inauguration, HE Al Tayer highlighted WGEO’s commitment to advancing sustainable development goals and supporting global climate ambitions.

2024 Nov 14

HE Saeed Al Tayer explores strengthening cooperation with Azerbaijani companies, invites participation in WETEX 2025

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), held a high-profile meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting was attended by HE Mohammed Murad Al Balushi, Ambassador of the UAE to Azerbaijan, HE Anar Akhundov, Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, HE Vugar Ahmadov, Chairman and CEO of ‘Azerishq’, the Baku electrical grid operator, and representatives of Azerbaijani companies specialised in the energy sector. Al Tayer invited Azerbaijani companies to explore investment opportunities in Dubai, UAE, particularly in the energy, water, and sustainability sectors. He also invited them to participate in the 27th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), organised by DEWA from 30 September to 2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
2024 Nov 13

Dubai’s desalinated water production rises by 4.6% to meet increasing demand and keep pace with the Emirate’s growth

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s total desalinated water production in the third quarter of 2024 grew by 4.64% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching a record 40.5 billion imperial gallons. This is part of DEWA’s efforts to meet the increasing demand for water and to keep pace with Dubai’s unprecedented growth. Peak desalinated water demand reached 455 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD), which is a 4.92% increase over the same period in the previous year.

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