Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), a UAE-based electricity and water utility, has established DEWA International, a wholly owned subsidiary that will develop power and water projects worldwide. The move is intended to extend Dubai's infrastructure model into international markets while creating new growth opportunities beyond the emirate.

Gulf News reported that the announcement was made by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and chief executive officer of DEWA, at Al Shera'a, the utility's headquarters.

DEWA International will focus on projects spanning conventional and renewable technologies and plans to work with governments, developers, investors and financial institutions. The company will draw on DEWA's experience in project development, financing, planning, operations and maintenance.

According to the publication, demand for energy and water infrastructure is projected to exceed US$20tn (€17.4tn) by 2035 as governments and investors seek projects that support energy security, water resilience and lower-carbon electricity systems.

Sheikh Ahmed said: "Launching DEWA International marks a strategic step towards extending this successful model to global markets and further strengthening Dubai’s position as a source of knowledge and expertise in energy, water, sustainability and digital transformation."

DEWA said the subsidiary will support the development of a global portfolio and has already begun identifying projects, building a pipeline and establishing partnership networks. The utility intends to pursue opportunities progressively, starting in markets where existing relationships and experience provide an advantage.

In 2025, DEWA reported revenue of Dh32.8bn (€7.7bn) and net profit after tax of Dh9.06bn (€2.1bn). Al Tayer said: "Our financial strength provides real strategic freedom: sustained revenue growth, strong margins and significant investing capacity."

He added: "We invite partners not only to be part of the journey, but to co-develop and co-invest in projects globally."

DEWA said DEWA International will leverage expertise in generation, transmission, distribution, photovoltaic solar, concentrated solar power, hydropower, data centres and digital technologies as it expands its activities internationally.

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