DEWA and Microsoft strengthen collaboration in innovation and sustainability
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HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a Microsoft delegation, led by Ralph Haupter, President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) .
Marwan Bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation and Future at DEWA; and Mohammad bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro (Data Hub Integrated Solutions).
The meeting discussed the improvement of cooperation, the exchange of experiences and best practices between DEWA and microsoft, especially in the areas of innovation and sustainability. This reflects the two organizations’ shared vision on the importance of promoting innovation and using the latest disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing to support sustainability and digital transformation. The two sides also discussed strengthening their strategic cooperation in line with DEWA’s effort to utilize the latest technologies in its operations and its commitment to its vision of being a world-leading sustainable innovative corporation committed to achieving Net zero emissions by 2050.
During the meeting, Al-Tayer highlighted DEWA’s key innovative projects. Through Digital DEWA, its digital arm, DEWA is revolutionizing the entire utility business and helping to build a new digital future for Dubai. Digital DEWA is based on four pillars: launching advanced solar energy technologies; deploy a renewable energy network with innovative energy storage technologies; expand integrated AI solutions; and provide digital services that serve smart and sustainable cities while ensuring their security and continuity in the cyberdigital space.
Ralph Haupter, president of Microsoft EMEA, praised DEWA’s efforts in innovation and implementation of the latest global technologies. He highlighted Microsoft’s interest in improving cooperation with DEWA.
News source: Dubai Press Office
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