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2026 Aug 27

Quotes by DEWA’s female leaderships on Emirati Woman’s Day 2026

“This year’s Emirati Women’s Day theme, ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better,’ reflects the vital role of Emirati women in advancing the UAE’s prosperity and our wise leadership’s unwavering confidence in their ability to turn challenges into inspiring success stories. It is a powerful tribute to women’s positive and lasting impact

2026 Aug 27

Quote by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), on Emirati Women’s Day

"On Emirati Women’s Day, we celebrate the UAE’s pioneering achievements in empowering women and strengthening their role in advancing the nation’s ambitions. The theme,

2026 Aug 26

OWNEK users praise DEWA initiative’s role in improving efficiency and accelerating project delivery

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that 15,142 consultants and contractors benefited from its OWNEK initiative in the first half of 2026, with awareness sessions and tutorial videos helping to improve submission quality, increase first-time approval rates and accelerate project delivery. During the period, OWNEK facilitated 1,161 preliminary technical consultations prior to project submission, in addition to 17,343 online technical discussions during the project submission and approval stages.
2026 Aug 25

Suqia UAE showcases its humanitarian impact and innovation in sustainable water solutions at DIHAD 2026

Under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) is participating in the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD 2026), taking place from 24 to 26 August at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year’s event is held under the theme ‘Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Action’.
2026 Aug 24

DEWA Saves AED 40 million by re-engineering gas turbine maintenance

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved significant operational and financial gains by re-engineering its major gas turbine inspection and maintenance processes, saving 229 workdays and AED 40 million over seven years compared to business as usual. The initiative has substantially reduced maintenance outage durations, enhanced generation unit availability and optimised the utilisation of human and technical resources, delivering sustainable long-term value to the organisation and its stakeholders.
2026 Aug 22

CleanTech Youth Programme boosts participants’ knowledge of sustainability and innovation

Participants in the sixth cycle of the CleanTech Youth Programme, organised by the Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), have praised its contribution to developing their theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainability and clean and renewable energy. They highlighted the programme’s success in introducing them to the latest developments and innovative technologies driving the global energy transition.

2026 Aug 21

DEWA empowers customers to make smarter, more sustainable decisions through Consumption Assessment Tool

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is committed to promoting sustainable lifestyles and helping customers improve the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption while making the best use of resources at home.

2026 Aug 20

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award strengthens Dubai’s role as a global water innovation hub

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, supervised by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, continues to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global platform for water innovation and humanitarian work. The award attracts outstanding innovations in water production, desalination and purification powered by renewable energy, contributing to international efforts to tackle water scarcity.
2026 Aug 19

DEWA aligns clean energy projects with environmental stewardship

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to advance clean energy infrastructure projects through a comprehensive approach that places environmental protection, resource conservation and biodiversity at the heart of infrastructure development. By embedding sustainability considerations across all project phases, DEWA reduces carbon emissions, improves resource efficiency and supports Dubai’s standing as a global model for smart and sustainable cities.
2026 Aug 18

Suqia UAE embodies Emirati values of sustainable humanitarian giving

The impact of initiatives launched by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) continues to expand year after year, providing clean and safe water to millions of underprivileged people worldwide and helping ensure a dignified life for disadvantaged communities. Since its launch in 2015, the sustainable water projects implemented by Suqia UAE have benefited approximately 15 million people in 37 countries.
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