Dewa Recognized with 3G Digital Transformation Award for Notable Internal Audit Innovation in Auditing Processes
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been honoured with two prestigious awards, underscoring its commitment to prioritising governance, sustainability, and ethical leadership, as well as its global standing as a utility leader and pioneer in digital innovation.
DEWA received the '3G Championship Award for Digital Transformation 2025' and the recognition from the Global Good Governance Awards. These accolades were given in recognition of DEWA's innovative advancements in digital transformation and its adherence to global standards of governance.
The '3G Championship Award for Digital Transformation 2025' was presented at the 10th annual edition of the Global Good Governance (3G) Awards held in Brunei Darussalam. The award was given by the UK-based financial advisory firm Cambridge IFA in recognition of DEWA's significant progress in digital transformation. The win highlights DEWA's success in digital transformation, particularly in the implementation of advanced analytics and AI-driven tools in its auditing processes.
DEWA's Internal Audit Department team was also present at the award ceremony. Ahmed Hassan Mohammad Noor, Vice President of Internal Audit, and Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, received the awards at DEWA's headquarters. The win underscores DEWA's success in embedding digital transformation across its operations and its commitment to responsible management practices.
The Global Good Governance Awards serve as a platform to recognise organisations that prioritise good governance, sustainability, and ethical leadership. DEWA's win in the Global Good Governance Awards serves as a testament to its forward-thinking approach and its dedication to digital innovation.
DEWA's broader digital transformation efforts include the active integration of AI across its operations, particularly in energy distribution. This includes enhancing operational efficiency, improving service reliability, and leveraging Big Data and machine learning for proactive maintenance and decision-making. DEWA's smart grid is a key component of this strategy, supported by significant investments through 2035.
DEWA has also deployed a large number of smart electricity and water meters, achieving 100% coverage of its customers. This supports its smart grid and contributes to efficient energy management. Moreover, DEWA collaborates with companies like Microsoft to leverage AI and cloud computing for operational excellence and sustainability goals, including enhancing renewable energy capabilities and aligning with Dubai's clean energy strategy.
These initiatives have enhanced the transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness of auditing processes at DEWA, as verified by Cambridge IFA. The use of advanced analytics and AI-driven tools by the Internal Audit Department has been a significant factor in DEWA's digital transformation success.
In conclusion, the awards won by DEWA are a testament to its commitment to setting benchmarks in governance, digital innovation, and responsible management practices. The authority's digital transformation efforts are not only revolutionising the utility sector but also setting a global standard for good governance and sustainable practices.
- The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received the '3G Championship Award for Digital Transformation 2025' and recognition from the Global Good Governance Awards, demonstrating its leadership in digital innovation and adherence to global standards of governance.
- DEWA's Digital Transformation success is evident in its significant progress in implementing advanced analytics and AI-driven tools, as seen in its auditing processes, which was recognized by the UK-based financial advisory firm Cambridge IFA.
- DEWA's digital transformation initiatives extend beyond just auditing, including the active integration of AI across its operations, such as energy distribution, to enhance operational efficiency, improve service reliability, and leverage Big Data and machine learning for proactive maintenance and decision-making.
- DEWA's commitment to digital innovation and good governance also extends to its collaboration with companies like Microsoft, aiming to leverage AI and cloud computing for operational excellence, sustainability goals, and enhancing renewable energy capabilities, aligning with Dubai's clean energy strategy.
