01 March 2015
Dubai - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) to enhance cooperation in developing joint smart solutions to achieve the Smart Dubai initiative, launch innovative initiatives that promote customer satisfaction, promote the latest payment solutions that make life easier for customers, and exchange knowledge and expertise in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects and initiatives.

The MOU was signed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Osman Sultan, CEO of Du. Senior officials of the two organisations were also present.

"This MoU supports DEWA's efforts to achieve the Smart Dubai initiative, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai one of the smartest cities in the world within three years. By signing this MoU, we look forward to enhancing cooperation with du in using optical fibre, which will support our efforts to develop smart grids and upgrade Dubai's energy and water infrastructure," said Al Tayer.

"To achieve the Smart Dubai initiative, and our vision to become a sustainable world class utility, DEWA has launched three smart initiatives: connecting solar energy to houses and buildings, launching smart applications through smart meters and grids, and establishing electric-vehicle charging stations in the Emirate. These initiatives will contribute to creating a smarter and better future for all residents of Dubai and supporting our ongoing efforts to achieve the sustainable development of the Emirate and enhance Dubai's leading position, globally," added Al Tayer.

Al Tayer emphasised DEWA's commitment to strengthening cooperation with government and private organisations to launch initiatives and services that achieve people's happiness and enhance Dubai's sustainable development.

"du is committed to playing an effective role in Dubai's smart transformation. We realise that this won't be possible without close collaboration and coordination with all government and private organisations and companies. We are pleased to sign this MoU with DEWA. Electricity and water networks are among the key foundations of any modern city. du's efforts will help to enhance these networks and upgrade them from conventional networks to digital smart networks that will make a brighter future of the smart city," said Sultan.

"It is important to enhance and develop the city's services by introducing the latest applications and technologies to keep up with Dubai's rapid progress in its smart transformation," he added.

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For more information, please contact:
Ribal Dayekh/Noora Khoory  
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority 
+9714 515 1784    
ribal.dayekh@dewa.gov.ae    
noora.khoory@dewa.gov.ae    

Mutasem Shadid/Mazen Alebrahem
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+9714 450 7675/450 7613
mutasem.shadid@bm.com
Mazen.Alebrahem@bm.com

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