Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 122 | Page 4

CONTENTS ISSUE 122

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NEWS: Latest news round-up from across the Middle East
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COVER STORY: How DEWA is redefining digital government services in Dubai
EXPERT COLUMN: 2026 under the spotlight: A defining year for tech
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LATEST INTELLIGENCE: Whitepapers from Splunk and Sage
FEATURE: Why is cloud sovereignty becoming non-negotiable in the Middle East?
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COVER STORY
DEWA( Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) has achieved a major milestone in digital service adoption, enabling millions of seamless transactions across its platforms. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, tells us how the authority is using AI, innovative digital solutions and strategic integrations to enhance customer experiences, reduce bureaucracy and support Dubai’ s wider sustainability and Smart City goals.
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