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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
DEWA and Azerishiq explore strategic partnership to advance sustainable energy goals
Dubai, UAE: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed Vugar Ahmadov, Chairman & CEO of Azerishiq, the electrical grid operator in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss shared ambitions in fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. The meeting focused on leveraging expertise and advanced technologies to strengthen bilateral co-operation. The meeting was attended by Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence; Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources; and Marwan Bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation and the Future at DEWA. The discussions revolved around potential collaboration in the electricity sector, with an emphasis on advancing sustainable energy solutions, enhancing grid resilience and accelerating the transition to green energy. Al Tayer highlighted Dubai's ambitious clean energy goals, in line with the UAE Net Zero Strategy 2050, the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. These strategies aim to meet 100% of Dubai's energy needs through clean sources by 2050. He also showcased DEWA's flagship initiatives, such as the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world's largest single-site solar park. By 2030, the park is expected to achieve a production capacity of 7,260 megawatts using both photovoltaic and concentrated solar power technologies. Al Tayer underscored DEWA's global leadership across several key performance indicators. In 2024, DEWA recorded the world's lowest electricity transmission and distribution network losses at just 2%, far outperforming the global average of 6%-7%. Water transmission and distribution losses were similarly impressive, at a global low of 4.5%. DEWA also set a world record for the lowest customer minutes lost, achieving just 0.94 minutes per year compared to an average of 15 minutes across the European Union. He also highlighted DEWA's adoption of advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to drive Dubai's leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). By integrating AI across all operations and services, DEWA continues to enhance the quality, efficiency, reliability and sustainability of energy and water services, ensuring sustainable growth in these sectors. Al Tayer reaffirmed DEWA's commitment to supporting global sustainability agendas and welcomed the opportunity to exchange best practices with Azerishiq, particularly in promoting clean energy adoption in Azerbaijan. The meeting underscored the vital role of international partnerships in expediting the global energy transition. Both parties agreed that collaboration in areas such as smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration and capacity-building programmes is essential to achieving energy security and sustainability.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
TAQA, DEWA unveil visions for sustainable future
28 May 2025 00:37 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Two leading players in the UAE's utilities sector - TAQA Water Solutions and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) - unveiled their visions for a sustainable future at the World Utilities Congress to Aletihad, Eng. Abdulwahab Sharif, Chief Business Development Officer at TAQA Water Solutions, emphasised the company's dedication to sustainable water management and global innovation.'We are keen to show our commitment to the global agenda when it comes to sustainable water solutions,' Eng. Sharif described the company's core mission: 'Our mandate is to collect, treat and reuse every drop of wastewater in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.'Currently, TAQA Water Solutions treats over one million cubic metres of wastewater per day, with a reuse rate of approximately 80%, largely for landscaping, agriculture, and industrial purposes.'This is a record number. We are very proud to share this with the world, and we are aiming to reach 100%,' he the technologies in use, Eng. Sharif explained: 'We work with local and global partners, using different technologies tailored for each system. We are using the latest solutions available in the field.'A key innovation showcased at the Congress is SCADA - an AI-powered intelligent system that monitors and manages operational assets in real time.'SCADA gives you visibility of all your assets and how they are being operated. It collects sensor data and helps optimise performance,' he Water Solutions is also taking its expertise abroad. 'We have started looking at how to take our knowledge overseas,' Eng. Sharif noted.'One of the recent developments is in Uzbekistan. Together with our partners, we are going to develop the largest wastewater treatment plant in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region, with a capacity of one million cubic metres per day.'Also under development is a project to collect water from mountainous regions and use gravity-powered hydroelectricity to carry, treat, and supply it to the new Tashkent city. 'This is a mega project we are proud to announce, still in the development phase,' he Sharif strongly advocated for the use of Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) in industrial applications. 'We take the wastewater, treat it further, and reuse it in industry - instead of consuming the precious potable water produced through desalination.'Reflecting on the broader significance of water sustainability, he remarked: 'Water is the most important sector in the whole emirate - more important than energy. It is the source of life. Without water, there is no life.''Our mission is to ensure that every drop is used properly, and our vision is to be a global pioneer in sustainable solutions,' he concluded. 'Globally, there is a lot of emphasis on reusing water. As aquifers are being depleted and desalination becomes more costly, water reuse is emerging as a crucial alternative.'Meanwhile, Eng. Meera Baqer, Solar Energy Engineer at DEWA, highlighted the UAE's flagship renewable energy initiative.'We are here today at the World Utilities Congress 2025 to showcase our project, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park - the largest single-site solar park in the world developed using the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model,' she said.'To date, the current capacity of the park has reached 3,860 MW.' She further noted that DEWA plans to ramp up the park's capacity. 'By 2030, the solar park's production capacity is set to reach 7,260MW. Therefore, once fully completed, it will reduce carbon emissions by 8 million tonnes annually.'
National Post
6 days ago
- Business
- National Post
DEWA Receives Applications From Local and International Companies Seeking to Participate in 27th Edition of WETEX
Article content DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started to receive applications for participation in the 27 th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX). Organised by DEWA in line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the exhibition will take place from 30 September to 2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Article content Article content WETEX is the region's largest trade fair, spanning key sectors such as energy, water, green development, sustainability, green mobility, and smart and sustainable cities, alongside other related industries. It is also one of the world's largest specialised exhibitions of its kind. The 26th edition of WETEX, held in 2024, saw the participation of more than 2,800 exhibitors from 65 countries and attracted 50,598 visitors from around the globe. Furthermore, the exhibition hosted 21 international pavilions as it drew leading local, regional and global companies involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy, including from clean and renewable sources, as well as specialist firms in water technologies, digital transformation, cyber security, information systems and networking security, green buildings, sustainable cities and net-zero smart housing communities. Article content Moreover, the Green Mobility Hall at WETEX 2024 hosted leading local and international companies in mobility, transport and sustainable logistics. Additionally, WETEX 2024 featured a dedicated hub showcasing the latest health and safety technologies. It also attracted regional and international forums seeking new partners, broader customer bases and growth opportunities. Article content As part of WETEX 2024, DEWA also organised the Future Energy Landscape Forum, bringing together prominent government representatives, decision-makers, professionals, researchers, investors and specialists, to discuss oil and gas sustainability. Article content WETEX 2024 hosted a series of workshops and panel discussions highlighting Dubai's incentives to companies looking to establish their headquarters or branches in the Emirate. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
DEWA Receives Applications From Local and International Companies Seeking to Participate in 27th Edition of WETEX
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started to receive applications for participation in the 27th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX). Organised by DEWA in line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the exhibition will take place from 30 September to 2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. WETEX is the region's largest trade fair, spanning key sectors such as energy, water, green development, sustainability, green mobility, and smart and sustainable cities, alongside other related industries. It is also one of the world's largest specialised exhibitions of its kind. The 26th edition of WETEX, held in 2024, saw the participation of more than 2,800 exhibitors from 65 countries and attracted 50,598 visitors from around the globe. Furthermore, the exhibition hosted 21 international pavilions as it drew leading local, regional and global companies involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy, including from clean and renewable sources, as well as specialist firms in water technologies, digital transformation, cyber security, information systems and networking security, green buildings, sustainable cities and net-zero smart housing communities. Moreover, the Green Mobility Hall at WETEX 2024 hosted leading local and international companies in mobility, transport and sustainable logistics. Additionally, WETEX 2024 featured a dedicated hub showcasing the latest health and safety technologies. It also attracted regional and international forums seeking new partners, broader customer bases and growth opportunities. As part of WETEX 2024, DEWA also organised the Future Energy Landscape Forum, bringing together prominent government representatives, decision-makers, professionals, researchers, investors and specialists, to discuss oil and gas sustainability. WETEX 2024 hosted a series of workshops and panel discussions highlighting Dubai's incentives to companies looking to establish their headquarters or branches in the Emirate. Exhibitors and companies from around the world can register for the 27th edition of WETEX via the website *Source: AETOSWire View source version on Contacts Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Shaikha Almheiri, +
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
DEWA Receives Applications From Local and International Companies Seeking to Participate in 27 th Edition of WETEX
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started to receive applications for participation in the 27 th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX). Organised by DEWA in line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the exhibition will take place from 30 September to 2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. WETEX is the region's largest trade fair, spanning key sectors such as energy, water, green development, sustainability, green mobility, and smart and sustainable cities, alongside other related industries. It is also one of the world's largest specialised exhibitions of its kind. The 26th edition of WETEX, held in 2024, saw the participation of more than 2,800 exhibitors from 65 countries and attracted 50,598 visitors from around the globe. Furthermore, the exhibition hosted 21 international pavilions as it drew leading local, regional and global companies involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy, including from clean and renewable sources, as well as specialist firms in water technologies, digital transformation, cyber security, information systems and networking security, green buildings, sustainable cities and net-zero smart housing communities. Moreover, the Green Mobility Hall at WETEX 2024 hosted leading local and international companies in mobility, transport and sustainable logistics. Additionally, WETEX 2024 featured a dedicated hub showcasing the latest health and safety technologies. It also attracted regional and international forums seeking new partners, broader customer bases and growth opportunities. As part of WETEX 2024, DEWA also organised the Future Energy Landscape Forum, bringing together prominent government representatives, decision-makers, professionals, researchers, investors and specialists, to discuss oil and gas sustainability. WETEX 2024 hosted a series of workshops and panel discussions highlighting Dubai's incentives to companies looking to establish their headquarters or branches in the Emirate. Exhibitors and companies from around the world can register for the 27th edition of WETEX via the website
