DEWA Enhances Collaboration With Cisco To Support Dubai's Digital Ambitions

In a significant move towards bolstering Dubai's digital transformation, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), recently hosted a high-profile delegation from Cisco. The team was led by Oliver Tuszik, President of Cisco Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This meeting underscores DEWA's commitment to fostering partnerships with leading global entities to share knowledge and adopt best practices in the IT sector.

The gathering saw the presence of Marwan Bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation and Future at DEWA, and Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub. Al Tayer extended a warm welcome to the guests, emphasizing DEWA's strategic initiatives and projects designed to align with the vision of Dubai's leadership for a smart digital future. He underscored DEWA's pivotal role in delivering top-notch services that meet international standards by embracing innovation and cutting-edge technology.

Al Tayer shed light on DEWA's journey towards contributing significantly to Dubai's ambition of breaking into the top 10 digital economies globally as outlined in the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). He elaborated on DEWA's commitment to offering superior digital services and enhancing operational processes for sustainable development.

DEWA has been at the forefront of implementing smart technology solutions to ensure the provision of electricity and water services that meet the highest criteria of availability, efficiency, and reliability. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to cater to the increasing demands and support the sustainable development goals aimed at transforming Dubai into the smartest and happiest city worldwide.

The discussions with the Cisco delegation revolved around the latest services and solutions in digital transformation. Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA - the digital arm of DEWA - collaborates closely with Cisco. This partnership is geared towards advancing the digital transformation landscape in the UAE by delivering a plethora of benefits centered around customer service. The collaboration is set to offer innovative solutions leveraging Cisco’s sophisticated technologies, thereby fostering the development of efficient and creative products and services.

This meeting between DEWA and Cisco represents a significant step forward in enhancing Dubai’s digital infrastructure. By pooling resources and expertise with global technology leaders like Cisco, DEWA is well-positioned to drive innovation and support Dubai’s vision of becoming a leading digital economy.

With inputs from WAM