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DEWA named main sponsor of Dubai Forum for Government

Dubai - Emirates Voice

The Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) has announced that the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will be the main sponsor of the Dubai Forum for Government Best Practices, an annual knowledge-sharing platform held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Organized byRead more

Ahmed bin Saeed visits DEWA stand at AccessAbilities Expo

Dubai - Emirates Voice

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, has visited Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s, DEWA, stand AccessAbilities Expo 2017. He was accompanied by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA; Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of Dubai Health Authority; Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri,Read more

DEWA CEO receives Egyptian Ambassador to UAE

Dubai - Emirates Voice

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, recently received Wael al-Sayed Gad, Egypt's Ambassador to the UAE, and his accompanying delegation, as part of efforts to emphasise DEWA's keenness to strengthen cooperation and closer ties with all diplomatic and consular missions operating in the UAE. Al Tayer welcomed the Egyptian Ambassador and briefedRead more

WETEX 2017 opens in Dubai

Dubai - Emirates Voice

The Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition, WETEX 2017, was opened today by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA. Themed ‘At the Forefront of Sustainability,’ WETEX is organised by DEWA on 23rd – 25th October at the Dubai International Convention and ExhibitionRead more

DEWA concludes third ‘Future Engineers’ Summer Camp

Dubai - Wam

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has concluded the third ‘Future Engineer’ Summer Camp, to educate students on engineering and scientific research, and train them to develop robotic projects, automation, smart apps, and software. As part of the ‘Reading is Positive Energy’ exhibition at Zabeel Park, a ceremony was held marking the graduation of 22 participants, as well as theRead more

DEWA installs photo-voltaic solar panels in Hatta Customer

Dubai - Wam

Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a company owned by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has announced the installation of 144 photovoltaic, PV, solar panels, over the roof of DEWA’s Customer Happiness Centre in Hatta, as part of the Shams Dubai initiative. This initiative aims to encourage building owners to install PV panels on their rooftops to generate electricityRead more

DEWA, ADWEA sign MoU for strategic water interconnection

Dubai - Emirates Voice

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, and Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority, ADWEA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for strategic water connections and the exchange of potable water in case of emergencies, or other purposes, between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This is part of the efforts of both parties to ensure that water security is sustainable andRead more

DEWA signs MoU with Suqia

Dubai - Emirates Voice

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Water Aid Foundation, Suqia, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment, MBRHC, to implement joint humanitarian initiatives outside the UAE, as part of DEWA’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) to support the Year of Giving 2017 and align its socialRead more

Electric cars in UAE: A sparking idea or a dud?

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

It's only been five months since Tesla decided to launch their electric cars in the UAE. Tesla opened its first-ever showroom in the Middle East with much fanfare, in cosmopolitan Dubai, as the UAE has quickly turned into one of the biggest prospective markets for the Californian electric car-manufacturer. With the electric car market booming exponentially in such a shortRead more

Dewa urges residents to follow safety tips before travelling

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dewa, has announced its tips on what to do before leaving home for the summer holidays, including unplugging electrical appliances, making sure there is no seepage from taps and internal pipes, and shutting off the water supply to avoid any water leakage. Tips also include advice to switch off lights and unplug electrical appliancesRead more