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29 March 2024

Ranking supports Dubai bid for Expo 2020

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The UAE has been ranked first for the quality of infrastructure according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014. Also, the Emirate of Dubai is first in the region for the second time according to a study conducted on infrastructure by Mercer Consultants because of its state-of-the-art infrastructure topped by electricity grids and water networks.

In this context, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), representing the UAE, made a new global achievement when it was ranked in the fourth place at the global level and the first place in the Middle East and North of Africa region in ease of getting electricity according to the Doing Business Report 2014 published recently by World Bank.

“These achievements are in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Dewa contributes effectively to supporting Dubai’s Expo 2020 bid by implementing The Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 as well as its own Strategic Plan and the other relevant plans,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa.

“As part of Dewa’s continuous efforts to achieve the vision of our wise leadership, to promote Dubai’s leading position in the region and at global level, to strengthen its role as a global hub for economy, finance and tourism, and in line with its vision as ‘A Sustainable World-Class Utility’, Dewa has a surplus of electricity and water production capacity at present. This capacity is being enhanced in accordance to the public demand and relevant transmission and distribution grids.

"Dewa can provide electricity and water services to the Exhibition in addition to the expected growth and the requirements of developers in Dubai. Dewa also emphasizes its full capability to meet all the requirements of the Exhibition at all times and at the highest global levels of efficiency, reliability and availability. Dewa will also collaborate with all the competent authorities to meet all the requirements for the success of this high-profile global event and to promote Dubai’s well-deserved global position,” he said.

“We spare no efforts to achieve Dubai’s goals of development and support preparations for hosting EXPO 2020. In coming days, we will develop some strategic plans to support preparations for hosting this high-profile event and to achieve the theme of Expo bid “Connecting Minds… Creating The Future” to promote sustainability, creativity and innovation of all the participants of this global event,” added Al Tayer.