Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched a new wholly owned subsidiary, Dewa International, as part of a strategy to expand its presence in global energy and water markets and export Dubai’s infrastructure expertise to countries around the world.
The announcement was made on Sunday by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, during a ceremony attended by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dewa.
Sheikh Ahmed said the new company represents a significant step in taking Dubai’s successful model of energy and water development beyond the UAE. He noted that Dubai has earned international recognition for its advanced infrastructure and achievements in sustainability, utilities and digital transformation.
“Dubai has become a global model for achievement and accelerated development,” Sheikh Ahmed said. “Launching Dewa International marks a strategic step towards extending this successful model to global markets and strengthening Dubai’s position as a source of expertise in energy, water, sustainability and digital transformation.”
He added that the initiative would help reinforce Dubai’s international standing while supporting efforts to build a more sustainable future.
Speaking at the event, Al Tayer said rising global demand for energy and water infrastructure is creating major opportunities for companies with the expertise to deliver large-scale projects. He cited forecasts showing that worldwide demand for such infrastructure is expected to exceed $20 trillion by 2035.
According to Al Tayer, energy security and sustainability have become top priorities for governments and businesses amid changing geopolitical conditions, accelerating investment in both conventional and renewable energy projects.
He described international expansion as a strategic necessity for Dewa, saying it would support long-term growth, strengthen financial performance and broaden the utility’s technological capabilities.
Dewa International plans to pursue opportunities in markets where existing relationships and regional knowledge provide an advantage before expanding further into other regions. The company aims to build a diversified portfolio covering both traditional and renewable energy technologies, as well as water projects.
Al Tayer said Dewa would bring its expertise in project development, digital systems, operations, maintenance and governance to international markets. He added that the company would export not only infrastructure projects but also the knowledge and operational experience gained through decades of managing Dubai’s utility network.
Highlighting Dewa’s performance, Al Tayer said the utility currently ranks first globally in 13 key utility performance indicators and leads regionally in several operational benchmarks. He also pointed to the company’s strong financial position, noting that Dewa reported record revenues of Dh32.8 billion in 2025, while net profit after tax reached a record Dh9.06 billion.
The launch of Dewa International marks a new phase in the utility’s growth strategy as it seeks to establish a stronger presence in international energy and water markets while promoting Dubai’s development model on a global scale.
