Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, in a move highlighting growing collaboration between the country’s energy and transportation sectors.
The delegation was led by Mohammed Abdulla Alshehhi, Chief Projects Officer, and Ahmed Lootah, Executive Director – Commercial.
During the meeting, Al Tayer commended Etihad Rail’s role as a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth and national integration, as well as a key catalyst for several forward-looking national aspirations. He recognized the network as a vital driver of the UAE’s long-term development ambitions.
He highlighted DEWA’s deep expertise in energy and smart technologies, positioning it as a key enabler of Etihad Rail’s standing as a critical logistics and mobility backbone for the nation.
Al Tayer also emphasized that DEWA’s leadership in solar energy, energy storage, smart grids, and artificial intelligence-enabled infrastructure complements Etihad Rail’s strategic role, unlocking unique opportunities for cross-sector integration, from powering rail networks with clean energy to developing intelligent, sustainable transport and utility corridors that serve as a model for low-carbon national development.
The two sides discussed potential areas of collaboration that align with the UAE’s broader vision for integrated, world-class infrastructure and a sustainable future. Their joint efforts are expected to drive the development of low-carbon infrastructure, accelerate the nation’s net-zero goals, and serve as a global benchmark for sustainable development.
By leveraging their combined expertise in energy and transportation, the partnership aims to position the UAE as a global leader in sustainable national development, demonstrating innovative solutions that can serve as a model for other nations.
