DEWA Partners with Google Cloud to Deploy Generative AI Across Operations
The collaboration was unveiled during a high-level meeting between HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Ziad Jammal, General Manager of Google Cloud for the UAE, Levant, and North Africa. Key executives from both organisations attended the meeting, underscoring the significance of the partnership.
Central to the initiative is the adoption of Google Cloud's NotebookLM technology, which DEWA has used to launch a new series of AI-generated podcasts. The tool has enabled DEWA to cut production costs by over 99% and improve turnaround time by more than 95%, while also expanding multilingual content delivery.
HE Al Tayer stated that the initiative supports the UAE's National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and aligns with Dubai's broader vision of becoming a global leader in digital transformation. 'We are working to make DEWA the world's first AI-native utility, enhancing innovation, speed, and scalability without additional operational burden,'
he said.
The initiative is expected to deliver AED 25.5 million in annualised cost savings, with resources redirected to other strategic priorities. Google Cloud's support was key to the project's success, reflecting its commitment to advancing AI adoption in the utility sector.
As DEWA deepens its AI capabilities, the move reinforces its leadership in sustainability, innovation, and digital excellence on a global scale.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
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