Dubai Electricity and Water Authority honours its strategic partners

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has honoured its strategic partners in recognition of their valuable contributions to the organisation’s success and to strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for energy, sustainability and innovation. 

During the ceremony, held at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has honoured HE Mona Al Marri, Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office; HE Marwan Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality; HE Ahmed Darwish Al-Muhairi, General Manager of the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department in Dubai; HE Dr. Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority; HE Omar Hamad BuShahab, Director General of the Dubai Land Department; HE Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar, Secretary General of the Supreme Legislation Committee of the Emirate of Dubai; HE Mishal Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Director of the Dubai Corporation For Ambulance Services; HE Matar AlHemeiri, CEO of Digital Dubai Government Establishment; Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar); Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Airports; Juan Pablo Freile, General Manager of Dubai Supply Authority; and Khalid bin Hadi, Managing Director of Siemens Energy UAE. 

Al Tayer also honoured the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the Executive Council of Dubai, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Defence, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigner Affairs, the Dubai Club for People of Determination, the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority, Etihad Water and Electricity, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Dubai Holding, Emirates NBD, General Electric, Emirates Telecommunication Group Company (e&), Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), Microsoft, SAP Middle East and North Africa, the Dubai Electronic Security Centre, ACWA Power, and the UAE University.
In his speech, Al Tayer emphasised that the strategic partners constitute an essential pillar of DEWA’s successes and contribute to the achievement of ambitious vision for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

“This gathering reflects our deep appreciation for the partners’ pivotal role and contributions that have not only consolidated DEWA’s pioneering position globally but also supported the comprehensive and sustainable development of Dubai and the UAE under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has reaffirmed that the UAE and Dubai’s consistent top rankings in global competitiveness indicators across various fields are the result of integrated efforts and a visionary approach that embraces global transformation and seizes opportunities for the future,” said Al Tayer. 

“Thanks to the vision of our wise leadership, Dubai has become a global icon for entrepreneurship and sustainable investment, inspiring cities worldwide with its pioneering governance framework, resilient legislative system, advanced infrastructure, clear vision and ambitious plans for the future. At DEWA, we believe that strategic partnerships are a cornerstone of our vision to become a globally leading sustainable innovative corporation committed to achieving net zero by 2050. With the support of our partners, DEWA has become a global benchmark for operational and financial performance, surpassing leading utilities in Europe and the US. DEWA reduced electricity customer minutes lost (CML) in Dubai to just 0.94 minutes, while power transmission and distribution network losses were cut to 2% and water network losses to 4.5% – all of which are the lowest recorded worldwide. These are not only technical indicators, but evidence of our commitment to excellence and proof of what can be achieved when visions are unified and efforts are combined,” added Al Tayer. 

“We are also proud of our solid partnership with public and private sector organisations in our major projects implemented through the independent producer model. This year, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of launching the first project under the independent power producer (IPP) model at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world. Thanks to this co-operation, the solar park’s production capacity will exceed 8,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030, compared to the original 5,000MW plan. Clean energy will reach 36% of the energy mix, compared to 25% under the initial plan,” added Al Tayer. 

“We attach great importance to stakeholder happiness as a key component of our organisational strategy, as we are keen to strengthen our relationships with government and private sector partners through effective communication, knowledge exchange and unified efforts to achieve our shared goals of enhancing the global competitiveness of Dubai and the UAE while ensuring mutual benefits for all parties. In 2024, DEWA’s partner happiness rating reached 95.15%, reflecting the depth of mutual trust and the strength of our partnerships. This underscores that the success we achieve is the result of collective efforts and a shared belief in realising the wise leadership’s vision for a more prosperous and sustainable future,” elaborated Al Tayer. 

“I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to you for your efforts and ongoing commitment to excellence, which form the foundation for maintaining Dubai’s leading position globally. We remain committed to strengthening these partnerships, exploring new horizons for co-operation and achieving further accomplishments, leading to higher levels of global leadership and competitiveness,” concluded Al Tayer.