Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in the 10th edition of the Knowledge Summit, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program, is organizing a summit under the theme ‘Knowledge Markets: Developing Sustainable Communities.’ The event will be held on November 19th and 20th, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer MD & CEO – DEWA
“We support the vision of our wise leadership to transform Dubai into a city of the future and enhance its position as a global hub based on the knowledge economy. At DEWA, we believe that innovation, science, and knowledge are the pillars that elevate human potential. They are essential for empowering national talent and equipping them with the necessary tools to shape a sustainable future. The Knowledge Summit is a major global platform that highlights the most prominent efforts to drive the knowledge economy and sustainable development, empowering individuals and societies alike.”
Showcasing DEWA’s Role in Sustainability and Innovation
During the summit’s exhibition, DEWA will highlight its key projects and initiatives that promote sustainability, innovation, and contribute to the development of a knowledge-based society and economy. These include the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest single-site solar park based on the independent power producer model, with a total production capacity of 3,860 megawatts (MW).
Clean energy currently accounts for 21.5 percent of DEWA’s installed capacity. By 2030, the total capacity of the solar park will exceed 8,000 MW, surpassing the original target of 5,000 MW. This expansion is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 8.5 million tons annually, an increase from the previous estimate of 6.5 million tons.
DEWA will also showcase its Research and Development (R&D) Centre, which strengthens Dubai’s role as a global hub for innovation in solar power, smart grids, energy and water efficiency, as well as capacity building in these fields.
Since its launch, the center has published 336 Scopus-indexed scientific and research papers in 2023 alone, featured across various international scientific conferences, peer-reviewed journals, and periodicals. It has also filed 57 patents to date, with 18 of them successfully registered.
