Emirates News Agency
Emirates News Agency is a news agency that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Abu Dhabi DoE and Aldar partner to advance energy and water sustainability
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aldar to strengthen collaborative efforts in energy and water efficiency, sustainability and the preservation of resources for the benefit of future generations. This partnership will further support joint efforts to empower and promote sustainability practices, contributing to holistic prosperity across […]
ADFD signs $25 million loan agreement to enhance water security in Rwanda
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement worth AED92 million (approximately US$25 million) with the Government of Rwanda to finance the expansion of water transmission and distribution systems at the Karenge Water Treatment Plant. The strategic project to strengthen Rwanda’s water security highlights ADFD’s commitment to supporting global development projects, especially […]
DEWA installs over a million smart water meters in Dubai
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA has achieved 100% installation of smart water metres in Dubai, meeting the growing demand for water services. By the start of June 2024, DEWA had installed over one million smart metres that comply with the highest international technical […]
DEWA attracts projects worth $11.8B billion through IPWP model over 10 years
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has emphasised that DEWA works in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai a global hub for the green economy. Al Tayer highlighted […]
SEWA installs 91,155 smart water metres in Sharjah
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has successfully installed 91,155 smart water metres in different parts of Sharjah, marking a significant milestone in the city's water management efforts. The Authority plans to install 125,000 smart water metres by 2024. These smart metres offer higher accuracy compared to traditional metres and allow for precise […]
DEWA’s digital services achieve AED470 million in savings for customers in 2023
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continuously develops a customer’s journey by utilising digital solutions and AI in all its services and operations. DEWA aims to provide proactive, advanced, seamless, and integrated digital services through shared channels to meet customers’ needs and exceed their expectations. It is also committed to supporting sustainability efforts and reducing […]
ADNOC and TAQA reach financial close on sustainable water supply project
ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) have completed the financial closing of their $2.2 billion (AED8.3 billion) strategic project to provide sustainable water supply for ADNOC's onshore operations. This strategic investment between two Abu Dhabi energy giants entails developing and operating facilities to sustainably treat and supply seawater for ADNOC's operations at the […]
ENGIE invests US$12 billion in energy, water, green hydrogen projects in UAE
Frédéric Claux, Managing Director Flexible Generation and Retail, Africa Middle East Asia at ENGIE, announced that the value of the company's investments in energy, water desalination and green hydrogen projects in the UAE totals some US$12 billion (AED44 billion). He also expressed the company's aspirations for further growth, especially as the UAE is one of […]
Khalifa University launches world’s first solar-powered atmospheric water generator
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Eshara Water, Azelio AB, and Masdar City have launched the world's first atmospheric water generation system (AWG).