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DEWAs Projects and Initiatives Attract Many Visitors at 5th DIGAE

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has concluded its successful engagement in the 5th Dubai International government Achievements Exhibit (DIGAE), which was held from 2-4 April 2017 under the theme 'National Governments ... Global Accomplishments'. DEWA's stand brought in numerous visitors that complimented its innovative jobs and campaigns, and proactively took part in discussions, lectures, and workshops that were arranged by DEWA and supervised by specialists, specialists, and media figures.

A variety of upper-level officials saw DEWA's stand at DIGAE. These included HE Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Authorities and Public Security in Dubai, who reviewed the Hassyan clean coal nuclear power plant. The clean coal plant is the first of its kind in the region and embraces the most recent modern technologies and best global standards. HE Abdulla Abdul Rahman Al Shaibani, Assistant General of the Executive Council of Dubai, evaluated DEWA's innovative efforts and key jobs of the UAE Water Aid Structure (Suqia), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Efforts. The jobs, which are executed together with DEWA, consist of a mobile solar-powered water desalination plant that utilizes reverse osmosis technology, and R & d (R&D) in operation solar power in water desalination and purification. He was likewise oriented regarding the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, worth USD1 million to discover sustainable services to assist address water scarcity worldwide.

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Supervisors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, additionally went to DEWA's stand. He was oriented on the latest growths of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and DEWA's smart initiatives: Shams Dubai to connect solar power to residences and structures, smart applications via smart meters and grids, and the Green Charger to develop the facilities and electrical vehicle charging stations.

A delegation from Sabah Al Ahmad Center for Aptitude and Imagination (SACGC), which was started by Kuwait Structure for the Advancement of Sciences, saw DEWA's stand at DIGAE. The delegation was informed on DEWA's key jobs, especially the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will create 1,000 MW by 2020 and 5,000 MW by 2030. The Kuwaiti delegation headed by Dr. Omar Al-Bannai, General Manager of SACGC, commended DEWA's clean power projects and revealed interest in exchanging competence and boosting mutual cooperation with DEWA.

At DIGAE, DEWA revealed its efforts that sustain the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan. These consist of developing the very first hydroelectric power station in the GCC, with a capacity of 250MW. DEWA also highlighted the Solar Decathlon Middle East, which is held for the first time in the Middle East and Africa, and a model of its new head office named Al-Sheraa (sail in Arabic), currently incomplete. Al-Sheraa will be the highest, largest, and smartest federal government web Absolutely no Power Structure (ZEB) in the world after mounting the photovoltaic panels.

Along with highlighting its innovative projects, DEWA arranged talks and awareness workshops that drew in a large number of visitors.

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