Paris, France – Dubai Electricity and Water Authority aims to export its successful operating model and advanced expertise to global markets through its company, Dewa International. A high-level delegation headed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and President of Dewa International, held intensive discussions in the French capital, Paris, with leaders of major international companies; EDF (EDF), Engie (Engie), and Total Energy (TotalEnergies). To discuss ways to develop energy and water projects globally.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer discussed the dimensions of this visit. Explaining that it comes in the context of enhancing the global position of the Emirate of Dubai and consolidating joint cooperation between Dewa International and international companies operating in the energy and water sector. With the aim of exploring ways to develop projects globally in vital areas including renewable and clean energy and green hydrogen. Energy efficiency, advanced water desalination technologies, and a review of the latest innovations and technologies adopted in traditional and clean energy projects.
Inspiring Dubai
Al Tayer explained that the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority embodies at the heart of its work Dubai’s inspiring success story. Dubai has become a global capital of economy, trade and innovation. It has become a pioneering model for sustainable development thanks to the vision and guidance of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Pointing out that the Authority has contributed over decades to supporting this exceptional journey of the Emirate of Dubai.
Al Tayer said that Dewa International was recently established as a company wholly owned by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. With the aim of expanding the Authority’s expertise and successful operating model to international markets. Dewa Global will work to leverage the Authority’s capabilities in project development, finance, technology, and digital innovation. Project management and operation, to create, finance, develop, deliver and operate energy and water projects around the world.
He pointed out that its diverse portfolio includes the fields of traditional and renewable energy, energy storage, and grid resilience solutions. And integrated energy and water projects, where the company goes beyond simply providing infrastructure projects by exporting the Authority’s proven expertise in structuring projects. Governance, risk management, implementation, and operational excellence to international markets.
