Dubai: InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Itron, a leader in grid edge intelligence, to develop and deploy next-generation smart utility and IoT solutions. This collaboration aims to advance the UAE’s digital and sustainable infrastructure vision.
According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership, announced at GITEX Global 2025, seeks to create business opportunities and support technical collaboration in key sectors such as smart metering, energy management, and smart city platforms. The collaboration will leverage InfraX’s communication infrastructure and Itron’s expertise in intelligent energy and water systems to enable more efficient, data-driven, and connected operations across utilities and city ecosystems.
At GITEX, InfraX also entered into an MoU with MEA-Comm, a UAE-based system integrator focused on developing private wireless networks for industrial IoT across the Middle East and Africa region. InfraX and MEA-Comm will jointly conduct technical and commercial assessments of interactive digital twins and edge-enabled architectures to provide near real-time capabilities for complex industrial environments through advanced private wireless IoT networks.
The assessment will include the deployment of AI-powered platforms and intelligent agents to enable automation, resilience, and smarter decision-making. This involves ongoing collaboration with global technology leaders and enterprises to bring advanced solutions and international best practices to Dubai and the UAE.
Rashid Alahmedi, COO of InfraX, emphasized that these collaborations aim to deliver intelligent, connected solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience, supporting the UAE’s vision for a sustainable and innovation-led future. Ayman El Shareif, Itron’s Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, stated that the partnership will combine Itron’s innovative smart city and IoT solutions with InfraX’s digital capabilities to empower utilities and cities to manage resources more efficiently and sustainably.
Dr. Abdulhadi AbouAlmal, CEO of MEA-Comm, expressed that MEA-Comm is honored to collaborate with InfraX and Digital DEWA to accelerate Dubai’s Industry 4.0 journey. As a leader in private wireless IoT networks for industrial use across the MEA region, MEA-Comm is committed to enabling smart cities and the UAE’s critical infrastructure with advanced AI-based IoT solutions.