Dubai, UAE, 23 October 2023: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), held a meeting with HE Angelica Schempp, Consul General of Switzerland in Dubai. The meeting, which took place at DEWA’s head office, aimed at fostering collaboration between in the clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water sectors. Both parties explored new horizons for collaboration in innovation and digital transformation. The meeting was attended by Waleed Bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA; and Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA.
During the meeting, Al Tayer emphasised the shared commitment to advancing the global transition towards sustainable and clean energy solutions. During the discussions, various avenues for collaboration were explored. The partnership will not only benefit the UAE and Switzerland but also contribute to the global effort to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Al Tayer highlighted DEWA’s achievements, initiatives, and projects in the renewable and clean energy sector. One of DEWA’s key projects is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world with a planned capacity of 5,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030.
Al Tayer highlighted the significance of innovation and digital transformation. He discussed the potential for collaboration in harnessing cutting-edge technologies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy and water systems.
Al Tayer and HE Angelica Schempp discussed the potential for knowledge sharing and collaboration in the development and deployment of clean and renewable energy sources. The exchange of expertise and technology will play a crucial role in achieving a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape.
Schempp commended DEWA’s efforts in developing renewable energy projects. She thanked Al Tayer for the opportunity to discuss potential cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations.
