DEWA Wins 3G Award for Digital Transformation 2025
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it won the '3G Championship Award for Digital Transformation 2025'. The award recognises the achievements of DEWA's Internal Audit Department.
The accolade was revealed during the 10th annual Global Good Governance (3G) Awards ceremony held in Brunei Darussalam. The event was organised by UK-based financial services firm Cambridge IFA.
Cambridge IFA conducted a detailed auditing process before selecting DEWA. The authority was found to meet the highest international standards in governance and digital transformation.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, received the award at DEWA's head office. He was joined by Ahmed Hassan Mohammad Noor, Vice President – Internal Audit, and members of the department.
Al Tayer stated that the award reflects DEWA's commitment to transparency, integrity, and institutional governance. He added that the Internal Audit team uses advanced analytics and AI tools to improve audit efficiency. DEWA was praised for its use of innovation across all operations.
The award reinforces DEWA's status as a global leader in utilities and governance.
The 3G Awards, supervised by Cambridge IFA, honour organisations that prioritise governance and sustainability.
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