Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - DEWA
UtilitiesUmm al Qaywayn, United Arab Emirates10001+ Employees
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) is a utilities company in the United Arab Emirates, operating across the electricity and water value chain including production, transmission, and distribution, with locations in Dubai and a Makani-listed site in Umm al Qaywayn. Established on 1 January 1992, DEWA employs more than 11,000 people and is responsible for delivering reliable electric and water services. Aligned with Dubai’s guiding principles and the UAE’s 50-Year Charter, DEWA pursues sustainable, efficient power and potable water solutions together with related smart technologies toward a Net-Zero future by 2050. DEWA has deployed advanced smart systems and undertaken desalination projects, and has received multiple awards in 2026, including Innovator of the Year and Engineering Product of the Year at the Digital Engineering Awards, as well as recognition for its Hassyan seawater reverse osmosis project at the IJGlobal Awards. Its public-facing information is available at dewa.gov.ae.