In 2023, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) extended its Fibre Optic (FO) ducts by 364 kilometres, covering various areas in Dubai. This expansion results in a 10 per cent increase, bringing the total length of these cable ducts to 3,998 kilometres, demonstrating DEWA’s commitment to advancing its digital infrastructure in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and digital transformation.
DEWA has invested significantly in this initiative, with fixed assets surpassing AED214 billion as of June 30, 2023. The external FO ducts serve the critical function of protecting and directing FO cables for communications, data transfer, and remote operations. This enhances DEWA’s FO infrastructure and smart grid, ensuring the availability of integrated and connected services 24/7, adhering to the highest standards of availability, reliability, accountability, and sustainability.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, emphasised the importance of expanding DEWA’s FO network to contribute to Dubai’s digital future, particularly in vital areas aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He highlighted the integral role of the AED7 billion Smart Grid, a part of DEWA’s strategy to develop advanced infrastructure for managing facilities and services through smart and integrated systems.
DEWA’s FO network supports the InfraX Network Operations Centre, a collaboration with Huawei, providing innovative digital services and enhancing Digital DEWA’s data centre and cloud-computing value-added services. InfraX, a DEWA subsidiary under Digital DEWA, plays a crucial role in ensuring the continuity of advanced communication services in the UAE while adhering to international standards and expanding its utilisation.
