Dewa and DU sign digitalisation agreement

Dubai's utilities company Dewa has signed an MoU with telecommunications provider Du to drive the digital transformation of the emirate's utilities and telecoms sector

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) has signed a strategic partnership with DU to drive digital transformation in Dubai.

"Through the strategic partnership between Digital DEWA and du, we aim to enhance the UAE’s digital infrastructure and provide the latest digital services. This achieves the strategic objectives of Digital DEWA as a pioneering platform that contributes to promoting innovation and creativity by utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and futuristic digital services and technologies to deliver advanced integrated solutions that contribute to making the UAE the world’s leading nation by its centennial in 2071,” said Saeed Mohammed al-Tayer, MD and CEO, Dewa.

Dewa and Du are set to cooperate and coordinate to ensure enhanced provision of telecoms and utilities services across the emirate.

"In line with vision and directives of the wise leadership, digital transformation across the Emirate is an essential element of societal development. As a leading organisation at the national level, we are proud to make invaluable contributions in this direction, utilizing our resources, expertise, and experiences to realise objectives and aspirations that contribute to digital transformation progress for our customers and partners. du is delighted to be working alongside Digital Dewa, in which both our organisations believe in synergising and joining forces to accomplish objectives. We look forward to achieving overarching success together," said Fahad al-Hassawi, acting CEO of Du.