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2026 Nov 06

DEWA and Acwa sign Water Purchase and Shareholder Agreements for second phase of Hassyan desalination project, becoming the world’s largest sea water RO desalination plant with a total production capacity of 240 MIGD

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Water Purchase Agreement and a Shareholder Agreement with Acwa, valued at AED 1.76 billion (approximately USD 478 million), for the second phase of the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination project at the Hassyan complex in Dubai.

2026 Nov 05

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer strengthens direct engagement with People of Determination and their families

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has affirmed that DEWA places People of Determination and their families at the heart of its efforts to consolidate a culture of inclusion and empowerment, adding that they are true and essential partners in the journey of inclusion, empowerment and success.
2026 Nov 04

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer honours 417 employees with Nujoom DEWA Excellence Awards

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), honoured 417 employees at the Nujoom DEWA Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding performance and contributions to organisational excellence, greater efficiency and higher standards of work. The ceremony, covering the first and second award cycles of 2025, was held at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s headquarters.

2026 Nov 03

DEWA employees raise the UAE flag and renew pledge of loyalty to the nation and its wise leadership

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) celebrated Flag Day in a distinguished patriotic atmosphere. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, raised the UAE flag at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s headquarters. He was joined by DEWA’s Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and a large number of employees.
2026 Nov 02

Quote by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, on Flag Day 2026

“I am honoured to extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Their Highnesses, the Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates; Their Highnesses, the Crown Princes; and all citizens and residents of the UAE on the occasion of

2026 Nov 01

DEWA International and Shanghai Electric expand cooperation in energy, water and green hydrogen

As part of DEWA International’s efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with leading global organisations, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Chairman of DEWA International,

2026 Oct 31

DEWA Women’s Committee promotes breast cancer awareness during Pink October

As part of Pink October, the global campaign held each October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Women’s Committee at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised an awareness week at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new headquarters, and several DEWA branches to enhance female employees’ understanding of breast cancer and the measures they can take to reduce risk factors.
2026 Oct 30

DEWA and Transport Security Department in Dubai review Al Shera’a Bridge security standards as model for joint projects

As part of its benchmarking visits, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Transportation Security Department in Dubai and Etihad Rail, the UAE national rail operator, with the visit focusing on the security standards and requirements applied to the bridge project linking Al Jaddaf Metro Station and Al Shera’a building, DEWA’s new headquarters.
2026 Oct 29

DEWA wins Structured Finance Deal of the Year at the Global Banking & Markets Awards Middle East 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won the Structured Finance Deal of the Year award at the Global Banking & Markets Awards Middle East 2026. The awards celebrate market-defining transactions and outstanding performance across regional capital markets. DEWA received the award for the USD 2.45 billion refinancing of its 2,400MW Hassyan Power Complex, which is based on the independent power producer model. The achievement highlights the strength of DEWA’s transaction structure, its financial resilience, operational efficiency and ability to create sustainable added value.
2026 Oct 28

DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre invites pupils to champion sustainability in sixth Young Inspirer Contest

The Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the sixth cycle of the Young Inspirer Contest for pupils in grades four to 12. The contest aims to deepen their understanding of solar energy, its technologies and its role in shaping a more sustainable future. It also encourages them to develop innovative ways for using solar energy in everyday life, helping to drive positive change.
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