ABU DHABI, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced that, for the first time, over 60 percent of the total power demand was delivered from renewable and clean energy sources. The achievement was announced this month, with a generation of approximately 5.5 gigawatts (GW) of the total 8.6GW system power demand being supplied […]
DEWA Women’s Committee organised more than 50 social, technical activities in 2022
DUBAI, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) provides a positive and motivational environment that supports female employees, helps them turn challenges into opportunities, and effectively contributes to building the nation. The number of DEWA’s female employees has reached 1,937 across all divisions. This number includes 778 female employees in the technical and engineering sectors […]
TDRA receives delegation from International Telecommunication Union
DUBAI, The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) hosted a delegation from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as part of a mission to review the necessary arrangements for hosting the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC), which will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 20th November to 15th December 2023. The ITU delegation […]
DEWA records growth in high voltage transmission substations in the first half of 2022
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recorded substantial growth in the number of new transmission substations and investments allocated to transmission substations by 22% during the first half of 2022, compared to the same period last year. From the beginning of this year until June 2022, DEWA commissioned a new 400 kV transmission substation, and […]
Saif bin Zayed visits DEWA’s stand at GITEX Global
HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, visited Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA’s) stand at the GITEX Global 2022. His Highness was received by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan […]
Global challenge leverages Dubai to attract game-changing solutions developed by innovative startups
Dubai, UAE: Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched a prestigious international competition designed to inspire and attract innovative solutions that utilise advanced digital technologies and create a major economic and social impact. The announcement was made on the sidelines of GITEX Global 2022 in Dubai […]
Large turnout to visit DEWA’s stand at GITEX Global to learn about the latest innovative technologies and smart solutions
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) stand at GITEX Global is witnessing a large turnout from visitors to the largest technology exhibition of its kind in the world. At its stand (S1-D), Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, DEWA is showcasing some of its most prominent digital initiatives based on the […]
Dubai Future Forum concludes, setting pathway for a promising future
DUBAI, The inaugural Dubai Future Forum, organised by Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation, ended today, unveiling strategic pathways to enable […]
Unit 3 grid connection enhances energy security, adds over gigawatt of clean electricity capacity to UAE grid
ABU DHABI, The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and its operations and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Transmission & Despatch Company (TRANSCO), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has successfully connected Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant to the UAE grid and is […]
MoHRE showcases latest smart systems at GITEX
DUBAI, The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s (MoHRE) participation at GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech show that is being held this year from 10th to 14th October, 2022, in the Sheikh Saeed Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will revolve around showcasing its latest smart systems, including the rapidly-updated MoHRE app. […]
DEWA launches DEWAVerse platform on Metaverse
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its ‘DEWAVerse’ platform on the Metaverse and became the 1st local government organisation to launch its platform on the Metaverse to provide its services to customers, employees, and members of the society. DEWA invests in Metaverse technology to implement and develop its current and future projects, which […]
DEWA invites international developers to send Expressions of Interest to implement the 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to send their Expressions of Interest (EOI) to implement the 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. The deadline to receive the EOI is 12:00 pm on Monday, 10 October 2022. HE […]