Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced the launch of DEWA International, a wholly owned subsidiary that will focus on developing conventional and clean energy projects worldwide and exporting Dubai’s successful energy and water infrastructure model to international markets.
The launch was announced by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, in the presence of His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new headquarters in Dubai.
Key highlights:
• DEWA launches new global subsidiary: DEWA International
• Company will develop both conventional and clean energy projects globally
• Focus on power and water infrastructure projects
• Will partner with governments, developers and financial institutions worldwide
• Aims to export Dubai’s energy and water infrastructure expertise to global markets
According to DEWA, the move builds on decades of operational expertise across:
• Power generation
• Water production and distribution
• Renewable energy development
• Project financing and management
• Operations and maintenance
• Digital transformation and AI integration
DEWA highlighted its strong financial and operational performance, noting that in 2025 it reported:
• Record revenue of AED 32.8 billion
• Record net profit after tax of AED 9.06 billion
• Global leadership across 13 utility performance indicators
• Leadership in 2 regional utility benchmarks
The company also pointed to the success of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest single-site solar park, as a key example of the expertise it intends to bring to international markets.
According to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, global demand for energy and water infrastructure is expected to exceed USD 20 trillion by 2035, creating significant opportunities for companies capable of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects efficiently and sustainably.
DEWA stated that DEWA International has already begun identifying projects, building its development pipeline and establishing strategic partnerships as part of its international expansion strategy. The company plans to pursue opportunities across both renewable and conventional energy technologies in power and water markets worldwide.
Source: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) Disclosure / Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
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