A Visionary Collaboration: DEWA and Dubai Municipality Strengthen Ties for Digital Transformation
On a noteworthy day for Dubai’s digital landscape, His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), extended a warm welcome to a distinguished delegation from Dubai Municipality at Moro Hub, a key subsidiary of Digital DEWA. The delegation was led by His Excellency Marwan Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, marking an essential chapter in the unification of efforts towards digital transformation and smart city initiatives.
Strengthening Collaborative Efforts
The meeting underscored the essential collaboration between two vital organizations as they embark on a shared journey towards a sustainable future. Notable attendees included Eng. Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA, Eng. Waleed Bin Salman, Vice Chairman of Energy at Digital DEWA, and Abdul Nasser Abbas, a Board Member of Digital DEWA. This high-powered assembly emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships in achieving Dubai’s ambitious goals.
A Commitment to Sustainable Vision
In his remarks, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer articulated the guiding vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, focusing on elevating Dubai’s reputation as a leading city that embodies sustainability, innovation, and digital excellence. He stated, “This visit by Dubai Municipality reinforces the critical need for unified efforts among government entities to accelerate the deployment of smart, secure, and sustainable infrastructure.” Aligning with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategy and Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy, the meeting served as a platform for discussing integrated technological advancements aimed at fostering a resilient green economy.
Insightful Presentations and Exclusive Tour
The visit featured a comprehensive presentation on Moro Hub’s expansive suite of services. Delegates were taken on a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facilities, which included the Network Operations Centre (NOC), Security Operations Centre (SOC), Smart Cities and IoT Command Centre, and the environmentally friendly Green Data Centre. This tour not only showcased Moro Hub’s technological prowess but also highlighted its vital role in supporting Dubai’s ambition to be a smart, secure city.
Acknowledging Environmental Commitment
A significant moment followed the tour when HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer presented Moro Hub’s Green Certificate to HE Eng. Marwan Bin Ghalita. This certificate recognizes Dubai Municipality’s commitment to environmental sustainability. By hosting IT workloads at Moro Hub’s Green Data Centre, Dubai Municipality is set to enjoy notable reductions in carbon emissions, demonstrating a significant milestone in its environmental responsibility.
Enhancing Urban Resilience and Public Services
His Excellency Marwan Bin Ghalita emphasized the importance of collaboration in the pursuit of making Dubai one of the world’s smartest and most sustainable cities. His words highlighted how strategic partnerships like that of Moro Hub are essential for enhancing smart city initiatives, improving public services, and fortifying infrastructure resilience. This visit functioned as a crucial opportunity to explore how advanced digital capabilities can complement and propel the city’s ongoing evolution.
A Broader Digital Ecosystem
The delegation’s tour was meticulously designed to equip participants with a thorough understanding of Moro Hub’s pivotal role within the digital ecosystem. With a focus on mission-critical data operations and the security of smart city infrastructures, the visit illuminated how Moro Hub supports overarching goals of urban resilience and environmental sustainability. The company stands as a vital partner for both public and private sectors, reinforcing the United Arab Emirates’ long-term commitment to building a knowledge-based, innovation-led economy.
Offerings and Services
Moro Hub continues to expand its strategic offering in various domains such as Cloud & Hosting, Smart City & IoT solutions, Advanced Technology, Cybersecurity, Managed Services, and Enterprise Solutions. Each facility and platform is crafted to support the UAE’s journey towards a sustainable and innovation-driven economy, underpinning the importance of these partnerships in realizing a shared vision for the future.
This collaboration between DEWA and Dubai Municipality is not merely a meeting of minds; it represents a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and leadership that holds the potential to shape the urban landscape of Dubai for generations to come.
