DEWA International Forges Strategic Partnerships with Global Leaders at WETEX 2026
Dubai's premier electricity and water authority has signed four significant memorandums of understanding with internationally renowned institutions, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its portfolio across energy, water and infrastructure sectors.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Chairman of DEWA International, has overseen the signing of four memorandums of understanding between DEWA International and leading global entities at the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition. These strategic agreements represent a significant advancement in the authority’s international expansion and collaborative endeavours across multiple sectors.
The partnerships underscore DEWA International’s unwavering commitment to fostering relationships with preeminent international institutions that possess profound expertise in developing and delivering energy, water and infrastructure projects. Speaking on the occasion, Al Tayer emphasised the importance of these collaborations: “Through these MoUs, we aim to exchange knowledge and expertise and leverage best practices and advanced technologies. These efforts will help accelerate the transition to clean energy, enhance the resilience and efficiency of electricity and water infrastructure, and expand our presence in the UAE, across the GCC and in global markets.”
The memorandum with EDF Middle East explores collaborative opportunities in the energy and renewable energy sectors, identifying potential investment prospects across the Middle East, North Africa and global markets. This agreement encompasses the possibility of joint participation in solar, wind, battery energy storage and pumped storage hydropower initiatives.
A further accord with China Energy International Group examines the company’s potential role as an engineering, procurement and construction partner for major undertakings across the energy, water and infrastructure domains. The arrangement leverages the institution’s extensive global project delivery capabilities to strengthen DEWA International’s project portfolio expansion strategy.
The partnership with Capital Dynamics, a UK-based entity, contemplates the establishment of a strategic investment collaboration centred on clean energy assets throughout Europe and the creation of an investment vehicle for forthcoming clean energy infrastructure ventures.
An additional agreement with Tata Consultancy Services explores the provision of technical consultancy services, encompassing technology strategy, information technology and operational technology integration, alongside asset performance management solutions.
Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence and Vice Chairman of DEWA International, formalised these accords, demonstrating the authority’s strategic positioning within the international energy and infrastructure landscape.
Source: WAM