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2025 May 30

DEWA and Azerishiq explore strategic partnership to advance sustainable energy goals

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed Vugar Ahmadov, Chairman & CEO of Azerishiq, the electrical grid operator in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss shared ambitions in fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. The meeting focused on leveraging expertise and advanced technologies to strengthen bilateral co-operation.

2025 May 29

DEWA's Sustainability and Innovation Centre opens registration for the fifth batch of the CleanTech Youth Programme

The Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has opened registration for the fifth batch of the CleanTech Youth Programme. The programme aims to attract young and innovative Emirati energy leaders to enhance their knowledge of clean and renewable energy, as well as foster their entrepreneurial skills and encourage their participation in accelerating climate action. The programme includes workshops, educational sessions and field tours, bringing together experts, scientists and pioneers in the field of clean technology.
2025 May 28

DEWA showcasing innovation, clean energy projects and global leadership at World Utilities Congress 2025

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in the fourth edition of the World Utilities Congress 2025 as a Supporting Sponsor, where it is highlighting its most prominent projects and achievements in diversifying energy sources and supporting the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 to meet 100% of the emirate’s energy needs from clean sources by 2050. DEWA is also emphasising – at the event – its continuous efforts to invest in innovation and the latest Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to maintain its global lead in the electricity and water sectors, and provide sustainable, reliable, efficient and top-notch services in line with the highest international standards.
2025 May 27

DEWA highlights the role of future technologies in enhancing sustainability

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating as the Strategic Sustainability Partner of the Arab Media Summit 2025, organised by the Dubai Press Club under the patronage 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 Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,

2025 May 26

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park sets a world record for the longest continuous concentrated solar power plant operation

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous concentrated solar power plant operation at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The concentrated solar power (CSP) project, part of the solar park’s 950-megawatt (MW) fourth phase, achieved 39 days of uninterrupted service to bring the number of records it has set to four, underscoring Dubai’s global leadership in renewable and clean energy.
2025 May 25

The media is a driving force towards a more sustainable future

The world today is undergoing major shifts in its environmental and development priorities. As climate change challenges intensify, it is essential to harness every available tool to confront them. The media stands at the forefront, with its powerful influence in shaping societal behaviour, raising awareness and encouraging active participation in the sustainability journey.
2025 May 24

DEWA invites Arab Media Summit participants to explore its sustainability and innovation initiatives

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited media professionals attending the 2025 edition of the Arab Media Summit to explore its pioneering projects and initiatives in sustainability, clean and renewable energy, and innovation. These efforts reinforce Dubai's position as a global hub for innovation and sustainability and support the objectives of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.
2025 May 23

DEWA becomes the world’s first government entity to adopt Google's NotebookLM to generate podcasts from its press releases

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted Google's advanced NotebookLM to convert its press releases into podcasts. The move underlines DEWA’s leadership in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations, making it the first government entity in the world to use this AI-powered model in this manner, enabling the public to follow DEWA's news in an interactive and seamless manner.
2025 May 22

DEWA participates in the 2025 World Utilities Congress as supporting sponsor

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participation in the fourth edition of the World Utilities Congress as supporting sponsor. DEWA will showcase in the congress its key projects and initiatives that aim to promote its position as one of the most prominent utilities worldwide. DEWA will also focus on its efforts to accelerate energy transition and enhance collaboration to achieve net-zero.
2025 May 21

Milestone as DEWA becomes the first UAE organisation to obtain the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accreditation

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has obtained the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 certification, adopted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This accomplishment makes DEWA the first organisation in the UAE to receive accreditation for conducting inspections on power distribution network assets in adherence to the highest standards of efficiency, accuracy, compliance and reliability.
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