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2026 Jun 17

DEWA earns dual recognition at 2026 Digital Engineering Awards

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) won the ‘Innovator of the Year’ and ‘Engineering Product of the Year’ honours at the 2026 Digital Engineering Awards organised by ISG, L&T Technology Services and the CNBC Group, reflecting its exceptional leadership in innovation and its drive for digital engineering excellence.

2026 Jun 16

DEWA launches annual summer campaign to promote sustainable lifestyles and consumption efficiency

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its annual summer awareness campaign under the theme ‘Enjoy Sustainable Vibes This Summer’. The campaign encourages customers to make better use of DEWA’s smart tools to manage their electricity and water consumption more efficiently during the warmer months. It also highlights digital services and solutions that provide real-time data, helping customers make more informed, sustainable decisions.
2026 Jun 15

DEWA tops ‘Great Place to Work’ UAE list

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has once again received the Great Place to Work® Certification, awarded by Great Place to Work®, in collaboration with Fortune Magazine. The ranking is based on an independent, large-scale analysis conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute in the UAE. DEWA ranked first among public sector organisations in the UAE for 2025, and also led the large organisations category for 2025 and 2026. This achievement reaffirms DEWA’s leadership in fostering a motivating and inspiring work environment.
2026 Jun 12

DEWA, the world’s first AI-native utility, organises the second Agentic AI Retreat at Al Shera’a – the world’s tallest, largest and smartest net positive government building

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has emphasised that DEWA deploys the latest Agentic AI technologies, in line with the vision to enhance its leading role and reinforce Dubai’s position as the city of the future.

2026 Jun 11

DEWA Women’s Committee advances digital safety

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee, in collaboration with Dubai Police, organised an awareness workshop on digital security fundamentals and ways to protect personal data when using smart applications and social media. The session also explored how to recognise online fraud and suspicious links, while promoting the safe use of the internet and electronic devices at work and in daily life.
2026 Jun 10

DEWA adopts an advanced smart system to enhance reliability in electricity distribution networks

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted an advanced smart system to enhance the reliability of its electricity distribution networks. The Automatic Smart Grid Restoration System (ASGR) is a pioneering solution focused on full automation and instant decision-making, supporting network readiness to keep pace with Dubai’s rapid urban and economic growth. The innovation is currently

2026 Jun 09

DEWA’s Hassyan desalination project wins IJGlobal MENA water deal award

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the Water Deal of the Year – Desalination, MENA award at the IJGlobal Awards for its seawater reverse osmosis desalination project in Hassyan. With a capacity of 180 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD), the project is DEWA’s first to be developed under the independent water producer model and will raise total desalinated water production capacity to 735 MIGD.
2026 Jun 08

DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre opens registration for the 6th cycle of the CleanTech Youth Programme

The Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has opened registration for the 6th cycle of the CleanTech Youth Programme, part of its ongoing efforts to prepare young Emiratis for the future energy landscape. The programme brings together promising leaders in the energy sector
2026 Jun 07

Masdar delegation visits Al Shera’a, the world’s tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), and his delegation at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new headquarters in Al Jaddaf. The iconic landmark is the world’s tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building.
2026 Jun 05

World Environment Day 2026: DEWA’s pioneering projects drive clean energy innovation and climate action

World Environment Day, observed annually on 5 June and held this year under the theme ‘Now For Climate’, highlights that environmental protection is a strategic necessity closely linked to the future of development, quality of life and the preservation of natural resources for future generations.

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