Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has dismissed claims that energy is being wasted because it cannot accept excess power from private renewable sources into the grid.

Yawar Mian looks at the cost of leaks in pipes and how they can be tracked down.

More than 350 air conditioned bus shelters are now available for public use in Dubai. The shelters have been installed in more than 250 locations across the city.

There are numerous ways to cut your electronic kit's power consumption, which helps to reduce how much you spend on your electric bills each month and, perhaps more importantly, reduces your carbon footprint on the planet. Want to know more? Read on as Windows explains how you can go green...

EXCLUSIVE: Air-conditioned bus shelters in Dubai hit by delays, not ready until after summer.

The UAE intents to develop nuclear power as the local grid strains to cope with soaring energy consumption.

Ensuring 24/7 power supplies for the Burj Dubai has meant some unusual distribution practices. We take a look at the final systems being installed in the project.

District cooling continues its ascent as chilling technology of choice in the Middle East.

The payback period for investing in intelligent energy and water saving solutions that can substantially cut electricity consumption for major buildings has reduced by as much as 40% as a direct result of new electricity tariffs introduced in Dubai.

Reducing environmental impact should be major concern for every business in the emirate, expert says.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has awarded six contracts worth a combined US $3.26 billion (AED12 billion) for the construction of power and desalination plants.

State-owned utility shuts syndication of $2bn one-year Islamic loan, banking source says.

Dwindling supplies prompt higher bills as Gulf gov'ts attempt to curb consumption, expert says.

In addition to keeping the hotel operating smoothly, today engineers are being asked to embrace technology and turn their hotels green, as this month's Hotelier Middle East roundtable reveals.

Dubai utility will introduce a new tariff structure from March to cut power and water overuse.

Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq must address massive water wastage problems.

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued separate tenders for the construction of phases one and two of the Hassyan P power and desalination plant to be built in Dubai.

In its bid to be a world-class city, it was only a matter of time before Dubai acquired its own street icon. COD finds out more about the city's latest arrival.

Utilities companies the world over are increasingly insisting on third-party certification from manufacturers.

Dubai utility seeking Islamic loan after shelving sukuk last year due to credit crunch and currency speculation.

Investors in the Gulf are in one of the most exciting regions of the world, argues Joel Bowman. However, there's high risk too, and knowing when to get in and when to get out will be key to success, and profit taking, in 2008.

Maybe we should take more care of the resources at hand.

The Dubai Chamber headquarters is a prime example of how massive energy and water savings can be achieved in an existing facility. MEP Middle East reports.

A growing region calls for temporary power generation solutions to support its under-pressure utilities.

Dubai's state-owned utility provider says no plan to increase financial burden on residents in short-term.

Dubai utility firm says it could borrow up to $19bn over five years to meet power and water consumption.

Software companies strongly target utilities - but their pitch should be taken at face value given what they have to offer.

Dubai's power structure is proving a goldmine for generator manufacturers.

A look at manufacturers investing in new facilities as order books run full and competition grows.

A noticeable increase in extremes of weather reminds utilities of the need to protect assets.

How can MEP professionals help to ensure the availability of drinking water supplies?

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority labels claims it is struggling to meet power demands 'speculation'.

The growing number of South Korean contractors and developers setting up shop in the UAE is a testament to the close relationship between the two countries. Angela Giuffrida and Monika Grzesik report on the Asian invasion.

The strain on Dubai's power resources are being stretched to breaking point. Now, as the summer months bring with them peak demand, Christopher Sell looks at how the emirate's power supply is managing to stay on track.

Tom Daly says the UAE can use its status as the region's business hub to bring in leading power and water technologies.

Energy recovery devices are cutting the cost of desalinating water from the sea.

Dubai-based property developer Nakheel has taken two major steps to ensure the success of its future developments.

The UAE has emerged as the biggest market for South Korean construction companies in the first three months of this year, according to figures from the Korea International Trade Association.

Christopher Sell weaves between the various developments to see The Palace hotel on Old Town Island, as it nears completion, to understand how the construction team has dealt with site access, utilities and water.

Korean contractor Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction has followed up on its winning bid for phase I of the Jebel Ali M station project by signing a letter of acceptance with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) for phase II.

The setting up of Dubai's first credit checking bureau means people can no longer escape their bad credit history in the UAE.

British Safety Council officially launches in the Middle East and calls for stricter standards in the region.

After its arrival in the Gulf in 1991, temporary power provider Aggreko has put together an impressive portfolio of projects. Managing director Derek Shepherd explains how the firm keeps the construction boom going.

While buildings under construction run off power generators, completed projects are expected to be hooked up to the grid. Monika Grzesik reports on what happens when there is a time lag between completion and connection and what can be done about it.

New communication protocol to revolutionise substation control systems.

Greater reliability and efficiency are traits DEWA wants to see in technology employed in new developments, as more and more people start to draw on Dubai's electricity and water resources.

While Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has announced planned projects worth over $13.6 billion, it stresses the need for conservation. MD and ceo Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer explains to Alison Luke what is expected of the MEP sector.

After a second round of bidding, contracts for the DEWA co-generation plant have been awarded in reduced packages.

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Contractors have been put off bidding for power and desalination plant projects because of the massive cost involved as well as the pressure to complete construction within tight time-frames.

Italy's Fisia Italimpianti and South Korea's Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction have both secured major contracts from the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.

Fisia Italimpianti, the plant and environmental services arm of Italian construction firm Impregilo has won a US $563 million (AED 2.7 billion) contract to build a seawater desalination plant in Dubai's Jebel Ali.

The Dubai Electricity & Water Authority organised event, Wetex 2007, will be held on 13-15 March at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Is there enough power to go around in the Middle East. Or will the rapid growth of the region’s cities mean demand will increase at a faster pace than supply will ever be able to cope with?

A company official said that vibrations from drilling works near the Al Nahda site caused the scaffolding to fall

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) looks to international Web services firm to deliver on e-business strategy.