Dubai: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), today welcomed a high-level delegation from Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network. The delegation was led by Mohammed Abdulla Alshehhi, Chief Projects Officer, and Ahmed Lootah, Executive Director - Commercial.

According to Emirates News Agency, during the meeting, Al Tayer commended Etihad Rail's role in promoting sustainable economic growth and national integration. He noted the railway network as a vital driver of the UAE's long-term development goals. Al Tayer highlighted DEWA's expertise in energy and smart technologies, positioning it as an essential partner for Etihad Rail's role as a logistics and mobility backbone for the nation.

Al Tayer expressed that DEWA's leadership in solar energy, energy storage, smart grids, and AI-enabled infrastructure complements Etihad Rail's strategic role. This partnership aims to unlock opportunities for cross-sector integration, such as powering rail networks with clean energy and developing intelligent, sustainable transport corridors.

The discussions focused on exploring collaboration areas aligned with the UAE's vision for integrated infrastructure and a sustainable future. The entities aim to set a global benchmark for low-carbon infrastructure, accelerate the UAE's net-zero ambitions, and establish a leading example for sustainable national development worldwide.