Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating as a supporting sponsor in the fourth edition of the World Utilities Congress. The event, hosted by TAQA, is taking place at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi from May 17 to May 29, 2025. DEWA aims to showcase its key projects and initiatives designed to promote its position as a leading utility provider globally. The authority will also highlight its efforts to accelerate energy transition and enhance collaboration for achieving net-zero emissions.
The World Utilities Congress serves as a platform for global entities in the energy and water sectors to present their latest technologies, products, services, and solutions. It also facilitates discussions on trends, technologies, and innovations impacting future demand for water supplies and energy sources worldwide.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA stated: “We are pleased to support the World Utilities Congress for the second consecutive year to advance the development of innovative solutions that will respond to pressing challenges in the energy and water sectors around the world and encourage sustainable practices to address the repercussions of climate change on these vital sectors. Our strategic partnership with TAQA is part of our endeavours to consolidate collaboration and communication at the local and global levels to improve quality of life, achieve sustainable development and ensure resource security for generations to come.”
Al Tayer further commented on DEWA’s achievements: “The conference is a global platform to highlight our qualitative achievements and proactive steps towards achieving the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy. DEWA implements giant projects to accelerate the energy transition, including the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and the Green Hydrogen project. DEWA further achieved the world’s lowest electricity line losses at 2%, the world’s lowest water network losses at 4.5% and the world’s lowest customer minutes lost (CML) of less than one minute per year. Leveraging digitalisation and AI-driven technologies, we continue to enhance operational efficiency and elevate customer experience.”
Jasim Husain Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAQA Group remarked: “The World Utilities Congress is a forum designed to shape the global dialogue on the future of utilities. As we navigate climate change, energy security and sustainable growth, utilities will play a crucial role in delivering socioeconomic progress. DEWA’s continued support for the congress underscores the importance of collaboration within sector. By bringing together industry leaders from around world we are fostering partnerships that can deliver real impact advance innovation sector.”
