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2026 May 10

DEWA and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation strengthen collaboration to support knowledge economy

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a delegation led by HE Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, to explore ways to enhance collaboration and expand the strategic partnership between the two entities.

2026 May 07

DEWA Women’s Committee equips female employees with skills to manage challenges

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee has organised a number of virtual awareness lectures to enhance the skills of female employees in managing stress, navigating challenges and supporting their children during distance learning to ensure the continuity of education under all circumstances.
2026 May 06

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer and Belarus Consul General explore renewable energy and bilateral cooperation

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received HE Aliaksei Zhaldybin, Consul General of Belarus in Dubai, with the meeting underscoring the growing importance of UAE-Belarus relations and exploring avenues for cooperation in renewable energy, innovation and sustainable development. The engagement reflects DEWA’s ongoing commitment to partnering with international stakeholders and diplomatic missions, further cementing Dubai’s reputation as a global leader in clean energy and sustainable development.
2026 May 05

Submission deadline for 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award extended to 30 September 2026

In response to requests from a large number of participants, the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) has extended the submission deadline for the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award to 30 September 2026. The extension aims to enable the widest possible participation from applicants around the world.
2026 May 04

More than half a million people benefited from Suqia UAE projects in 2025

The Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), which operates under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, held its first meeting of the year in 2026, chaired by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

2026 May 03

HE Saeed Al Tayer explores strategic collaboration with deputy chairman of Rothschild

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), met Sir John Rose, deputy chairman of Rothschild & Co. Sir John was accompanied by Saeed Al Awar, partner and head of Rothschild Middle East.
2026 Apr 29

DEWA honours innovative employees as it marks World Intellectual Property Day

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has honoured a number of its innovative employees in recognition of their innovative achievements and contributions. The recognition took place during DEWA’s celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, observed annually on 26 April. The initiative reflects DEWA’s commitment to encouraging creativity by fostering an environment that nurtures pioneering ideas and transforms them into value-added projects that drive innovation and empower national talent.
2026 Apr 28

Dubai records the world’s lowest electricity customer minutes lost at just 49 seconds per year

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA has set a new world record for the lowest electricity customer minutes lost (CML), at just 0.82 minutes (about 49 seconds) per year. With this significant achievement, DEWA has surpassed its own previous world record of 0.94 minutes in 2024, representing an improvement of around 13%.
2026 Apr 27

DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre invites global innovators to join CleanTech Hackathon in May

The Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will organise the fourth cycle of the CleanTech Hackathon from 18 to 20 May, bringing together innovators from around the world to develop solutions to pressing sustainability challenges.

2026 Apr 26

DEWA reduces security deposit refund time from 4 days to 30 minutes, and now just 8 minutes, without human intervention

In a major boost to digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has further reduced the time required to refund security deposits, without human intervention, to just eight minutes, down from 30 minutes previously. This applies to amounts of up to AED 4,000 and covers around 90% of refund requests.

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