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The Emirates News Agency reported that Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and chief executive officer of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and chairman of Dewa International, headed the delegation to the French capital. The group included Waleed Bin Salman, executive vice president of business development and excellence, along with Marwan Bin Haidar, executive vice president of innovation and the future, and several other senior officials. Discussions centred on ways to build international partnerships in the energy and water sectors, with the meetings providing an opportunity to examine latest technologies in both conventional and clean power generation. Al Tayer described the visit as part of a broader effort to elevate Dubai’s standing as a hub for economy, trade and sustainable innovation.
Dewa International operates as a wholly owned subsidiary established by the authority to develop projects overseas, export utility infrastructure know-how and replicate sustainable models on a global scale, DEWA statements show. The subsidiary was formally launched earlier in July 2026 to pursue opportunities in markets seeking reliable energy and water solutions. During the Paris engagements the delegation sought to align DEWA’s expertise with French capabilities in areas ranging from large-scale renewables to specialised desalination processes.
Al Tayer stated that the visit comes within the framework of strengthening Dubai’s global position and enhancing cooperation between Dewa International and global companies operating in the energy and water sectors. He added that the aim was exploring ways to develop global projects in renewable and clean energy, green hydrogen, energy efficiency and advanced water desalination technologies. The executive further noted that the meetings allowed participants to review the latest innovations and technologies adopted in conventional and clean energy projects.
DEWA figures show the authority’s installed generation capacity stood at 17,979 megawatts at the end of 2025, including 3,860 megawatts from clean energy sources, while water desalination capacity reached 495 million imperial gallons per day. The authority has set targets to exceed 23 gigawatts of total power capacity and 735 million imperial gallons per day of water production by 2030, with more than one-third of the power mix drawn from renewables. These benchmarks form the foundation for DEWA’s international expansion strategy through its new subsidiary.
Previous engagement between DEWA and French industry dates back several years, including the second France-DEWA Business Forum hosted in Dubai in 2019 that focused on technology transfer and joint investment prospects, according to authority records. The latest visit builds on that history by concentrating on concrete project development rather than general dialogue. French companies EDF, TotalEnergies and Engie bring extensive experience in nuclear, renewables, hydrogen production and water management that complements DEWA’s operational scale within the UAE.
The delegation’s activities reflect directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to position the emirate as a global leader in sustainable development, WAM noted. Over decades DEWA has supported Dubai’s growth by delivering reliable electricity and water services that underpin economic expansion. The authority continues to pursue selective international collaborations that align with its core mission of advancing clean energy and resource efficiency worldwide.
