The 'Dubai of Action' initiative, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, represents a practical model that entrenches a culture of swift and precise achievement.

It affirms that implementation is the true measure of success. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) embodies this approach through landmark projects and world-class infrastructure, transforming visions into accomplishments that lead international indices.

His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, said: "The 'Dubai of Action' initiative is a renewed testament that Dubai's ambition knows no limits. Every time we believe we have reached the summit, the initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, open wider horizons and affirm that progress is a journey that never stops.

"At DEWA, we translate this vision into landmark projects and measurable results, where time becomes opportunity, ideas become energy that drives progress, and every achievement becomes a springboard for greater accomplishments and more sustainable impact."

Al Tayer added: "We rely on an integrated work system built on clarity of vision, proactive planning, precise execution, and strategic partnerships — ensuring measurable results in the electricity and water sectors, anticipating the requirements of economic and population growth, enhancing Dubai's future readiness, and cementing its position as a global hub for sustainability."

DEWA ranks first globally in 13 key performance indicators within its fields of work. It has also recorded the world's lowest electricity outage duration, averaging 0.82 minutes (49 seconds) per year per customer. Transmission and distribution losses stand at 2% for electricity networks and 4.4% for water networks — among the lowest rates globally — while Dubai's electricity system reliability and availability exceeds 99.99%.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the most prominent embodiment of the 'Dubai of Action' approach, having become the largest single-site solar energy complex in the world under the Independent Power Producer model. The park's current production capacity stands at 3,860 megawatts and is targeted to exceed 8,000 megawatts by 2030, compared with an initial target of 5,000 megawatts.

Phase 4 of the park combines photovoltaic and concentrated solar power technologies and has set 4 Guinness World Records, while Phase 7 is bolstering the clean energy system by adding new production capacities and advanced energy storage solutions. The park operates under the Independent Power Producer model, which has strengthened public-private partnerships, attracted global investments, reduced the cost of clean energy technologies, and established international benchmarks for solar energy production.

Clean energy now accounts for more than 21.5% of Dubai's energy mix and is expected to rise to 36% by 2030, reaching 100% of clean energy production capacity by 2050.

DEWA continues to implement strategic projects that enhance energy security and sustainability. Chief among these is the Hatta Hydroelectric Power Station, which uses pumped-storage hydropower technology and is the first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf region, with a production capacity of 250 megawatts, a storage capacity of 1,500 megawatt-hours, and a design life of 80 years.

DEWA is also diversifying its energy mix through expansion in solar photovoltaic power, concentrated solar power, battery energy storage technologies, and green hydrogen, enhancing the flexibility and future readiness of the energy system.

DEWA continues to advance its digital transformation leadership by investing 7 billion dirhams to implement its Smart Grid Strategy through 2035, comprising 6 key pillars and 19 enablers, aimed at improving electricity transmission and distribution efficiency and boosting grid reliability. DEWA also deploys artificial intelligence technologies and advanced digital solutions to anticipate risks, accelerate response times, and ensure service continuity. Among the most prominent of these solutions is 'Rammas', a virtual employee powered by generative AI, which has answered more than 13 million queries since its launch in 2017 through to mid-June 2026 across the authority's various channels.