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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority ( DEWA ), as part of Dubai 10X , has signed a partnership agreement with Software AG to deliver advanced digital solutions , systems and services for customers .

The two companies will collaborate to speed up Digital Transformation initiatives and keep pace with the latest solutions and services in different sectors .

“ We are committed to achieving the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai , to make Dubai the best country in the world and the Dubai 10X initiative which mandates the Government of Dubai to be a global leader that is 10 years ahead of other cities . Through Digital DEWA , we strive to reimagine the role of utilities and create a new digital future for Dubai , to become the world ’ s first digital utility to use autonomous systems for renewable energy , storage , expansion in AI adoption and providing digital services ,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer , MD and CEO , DEWA .

Al Tayer added that the partnership will expand on the type of services that DigitalX provides to maintain Dubai ’ s position as a regional pioneer in this area .

Marwan Bin Haidar , Vice Chairman of Digital DEWA – Digital Sector and Rami Kichli , Vice President Software AG , Gulf and Levant signed the agreement , during the participation of DEWA and its subsidiaries at the 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week .

“ This new cooperation is part of Software AG ’ s ongoing pact to support the capabilities of public and private companies . Software

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer , MD and CEO , DEWA ( R ) at the signing ceremony

AG is one of the suppliers that provide advanced solutions for companies , to face digital transformation and business transformation challenges .

“ This plays a major role in supporting the directives of the wise leadership to make the UAE a pioneer state worldwide . It is our pleasure to cooperate with Digital DEWA , presented by Digital X , to launch a new collection of services for the companies in the region .

“ This helps to make use of the new generation of solutions and encourage companies to explore new ways of innovation to enhance their roles in the UAE ’ s economic development ,” explained Kichli . p

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