DEWA's transmission investments exceed AED 10 billion as Dubai network expansion accelerates
Summary
DEWA's strategic investments in electricity transmission network projects have surpassed AED 10 billion, according to MD & CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer. In the first half of 2026, DEWA commissioned eight 132kV substations with a total conversion capacity of 1,200 megavolt-amperes (MVA) at a cost of AED 970 million, including the extension of 20km of transmission cables. Al Tayer said the sustained investment follows the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to keep Dubai a global benchmark for infrastructure quality.
Why it matters
The expanded transmission network helps ensure reliable electricity supply for Dubai's growing population and business activity, supporting new developments and reducing the risk of power disruptions for residents and companies.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced that DEWA’s strategic investments in electricity transmission network projects now exceed AED 10 billion. He attributed DEWA’s sustained investment in strategic projects to the wise directives of HH S