Saeed Al Tayer reviews within"Information sessions"Dubai’s vision for the future of energy and water security and keeping the sector abreast of its ambitious development path

DUBAI, 24 JUNE / WAM / His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, confirmed that the Emirate of Dubai today possesses, thanks to the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, the strongest electricity and water infrastructure in the world with the highest levels of availability, reliability and efficiency.

His Excellency pointed out that DEWA ranks first in the world in 13 key performance indicators, most notably achieving the shortest duration of power outages in the world with an average of 49 seconds per subscriber annually, and the lowest percentage of losses in electricity transmission and distribution networks by 2%, and in water by 4.4%, which reflects the advanced and exceptional readiness of the infrastructure in the emirate.

This came during a dialogue session organized by the Dubai Press Club as part of the “Media Sessions” initiative, in the presence of Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, where the discussion addressed the dimensions of the strategic vision for energy and water sustainability in the Emirate of Dubai, and the emirate’s advanced infrastructure and high readiness to keep pace with growth and deal with rapid changes, in addition to the system of innovation, crisis management, and business continuity that supports the efficiency of vital sectors, and enhances Dubai’s flexibility. Its competitiveness and global leadership.

On the issue of energy and water security, His Excellency Saeed Al Tayer stressed that energy and water security in the UAE is an integral part of national security, as His Excellency pointed out that the electricity production capacity in Dubai currently amounts to about 18 thousand megawatts, relying on a balanced mix of traditional energy sources as well as renewable and clean energy, through the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Energy Park, the largest of its kind in the world, which uses advanced technologies that include photovoltaic and concentrated solar energy, batteries, and green hydrogen, while it is scheduled to The clean energy production capacity of the complex will reach more than 8,000 megawatts by 2030, pointing out that the complex has achieved four Guinness World Records for the highest production capacity of a concentrated solar power station in one location with a capacity of 700 megawatts, the highest concentrated solar energy tower with a height of more than 263 metres, the largest thermal energy storage capacity of up to 15 hours, and the longest operation of a solar power plant. Focused.

Regarding water supplies, His Excellency Saeed Al Tayer confirmed that the authority is adopting the latest desalination technologies such as highly efficient “reverse osmosis”, in addition to the project to store and recover desalinated water in underground basins, which is the largest of its kind in the world with a storage capacity of 6 billion gallons, which can be retrieved immediately in the event of an emergency, in addition to a water connection system with other emirates that allows import and export as needed.

His Excellency stressed the role of innovation and technology in enhancing preparedness, by employing artificial intelligence techniques and smart systems to predict crises and manage risks, relying on an advanced digital architecture.

His Excellency the Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority explained that the Authority has been a pioneer in employing artificial intelligence technologies since 2017, and has worked with many companies over a period of three years, including Microsoft, to train the virtual employee “Rammas,” who works 24 hours a day to answer public inquiries. His Excellency pointed out that smart meters and systems linked to telecommunications networks enabled the Authority to monitor consumption, monitor leakages or abnormal rises, and send immediate alerts to customers. He explained that these technologies come as an extension of the Authority’s smart transformation process, as the Authority also launched the Data Center for Integrated Solutions “Moro” affiliated with “Dewa Digital” to enhance the benefit of artificial intelligence applications and big data and support the cybersecurity system.

His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, concluded his speech by stressing that Dubai ensures the continuity of energy and water supplies at all times, even in times of crises and emergencies, through an integrated system based on proactive planning, smart operation, flexible and diversified infrastructure, strategic reserves, effective partnerships, and investment in people, which makes the authority’s services a leading global model in reliability and sustainability, and enhances the emirate’s position as a city. Able to face challenges and create the future with confidence.

Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri expressed her deep thanks and appreciation to His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer for the information he provided during the session that shaped the overall picture of a very important sector, which is the energy sector in the Emirate of Dubai. Her Excellency said: “The electricity and water sector represents the lifeline on which the process of comprehensive and sustainable development is based. It is the foundation on which modern cities and prosperous economies are built and through which the quality of life is determined. Hence, sharing information related to this vital sector with the media is of exceptional importance, because it enhances transparency, It enhances community awareness, highlights future achievements and projects, reflects the scale of efforts made to ensure the sustainability of resources, and supports building a conscious partnership between institutions and society in achieving development goals.”

Her Excellency praised the role of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority as a model of leading national institutions that contribute mainly to consolidating Dubai’s position as an inspiring global model in the field of production and use of clean and renewable energy. She added: “There is no doubt that informing the community of developments in this vital sector contributes to establishing a culture of responsible use of resources, and enhances confidence in plans and investments that ensure the sustainability, reliability and sustainability of electricity and water services. Effective media communication certainly constitutes an important pillar that supports the process of Development, by highlighting the qualitative achievements that contribute to building a more sustainable and prosperous future for future generations.”

For her part, Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, confirmed that “Information Sessions” is an initiative that stems from the club’s keenness to open spaces for direct dialogue with national leaders who contribute with their experiences and visions to consolidating Dubai’s position as a global model in planning for the future and managing vital sectors efficiently and contribute to consolidating the foundations of sustainable development.

Maryam Al Mulla expressed her appreciation for the valuable information provided by His Excellency during the session, which gave media representatives a complete picture of the comprehensive system adopted by Dubai to ensure energy and water security and enhance readiness and business continuity in various circumstances, stressing that these discussions contribute to enhancing awareness of the importance of preparing for changes, and developing more flexible and sustainable business models, in a way that supports the ability of institutions to continue their role efficiently.

It is noteworthy that the “Media Sessions” initiative comes within the efforts of the Dubai Press Club to enhance communication between leaders and media representatives, and provide the opportunity to view the most prominent visions and experiences in various sectors, which contributes to enriching media content and supporting the role of the media in keeping pace with the rapid development of Dubai and its growing global position as a leading center for creating the future.

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