Dubai, UAE: 1 February 2015: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received a delegation from lectricit de France (EDF), the French electricity company. The delegation included Marina Hashim, Managing Director of EDF Middle East, and Alain Regnier, Manager of Business Development & Institutional Affairs, EDF International Development Division, Middle East and North Africa.

Al Tayer welcomed the visitors and gave an overview of the key projects DEWA is currently implementing in Dubai and the latest technologies and green initiatives that support the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 to diversify the energy mix and reduce energy demand in Dubai by implementing international best practices in preserving natural resources.

Al Tayer highlighted DEWAs efforts to be a global role model in implanting smart applications and systems. He noted that DEWA achieved competitive results surpassing leading European and American companies in efficiency and reliability. The delegation appreciated DEWAs achievements, emphasising that EDF is keen to exchange expertise with DEWA to share it success stories.

The EDF delegation outlined the companys latest developments and projects. They highlighted EDFs record of achievements in electricity technologies, and in research and development. EDF has one of the oldest and largest energy research and development centres in the world. The delegation expressed their interest in taking part in DEWAs projects, particularly those related to clean energy, and exchange of knowledge, expertise, and technologies, as well as contributing to the sustainable development of Dubai. Al Tayer welcomed the exchange of expertise between DEWA and EDF.