Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has established a new wholly owned subsidiary, Dewa International, to develop conventional and clean energy projects worldwide and export Dubai's energy and water infrastructure expertise to international markets.
The company unveiled the new subsidiary during a launch ceremony at its headquarters, Al Shera'a, attended by senior UAE officials, including Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, DEWA Managing Director and CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar Sultan Al Olama, and Dubai Municipality Director General Marwan bin Ghalita.
Sheikh Ahmed described the launch as "a strategic step towards extending this successful model to global markets and further strengthening Dubai's position as a source of knowledge and expertise in energy, water, sustainability and digital transformation."
Al Tayer said the new company builds on DEWA's decades of experience supporting Dubai's growth and reflects its ambition to expand internationally. "Today, we are taking these superior capabilities to the global stage, sharing them with leaders, partners and investors who believe, as we do, that the future is built on clear vision and well-organised execution," he said.
Announcing the new subsidiary, Al Tayer said Dewa International has already begun identifying projects, building its pipeline and establishing strategic partnerships
He noted that DEWA now ranks first globally in 13 utility performance indicators and reported record financial results in 2025, with revenues of AED 32.8 billion and net profit after tax of AED 9.06 billion.
According to Al Tayer, DEWA has developed expertise across the entire electricity and water value chain, including generation, transmission, distribution, project development, financing, operations and maintenance. He also highlighted the utility's experience in renewable energy through the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and its adoption of the Independent Water and Power Producer (IWPP) model.
The move comes as global demand for energy and water infrastructure is expected to exceed US$20 trillion by 2035. Al Tayer said that expanding overseas is "not merely an ambition; it is a strategic imperative" that will strengthen the utility while opening up new growth opportunities and enhancing its technological capabilities.
Announcing the new subsidiary, Al Tayer said Dewa International has already begun identifying projects, building its pipeline and establishing strategic partnerships. The company will develop both conventional and clean energy and water projects using advanced technologies in collaboration with international partners.
He added that DEWA aims to export not only infrastructure projects but also its expertise in project structuring, governance, risk allocation, digital systems, project management and operational excellence.
