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DEWA launches plan for fast approval of electricity connections  

In 2022, DEWA scored 98 percent in the Dubai government’s Instant Happiness Index by Dubai Digital Authority, the utility's CEO said. (WAM)
  • The OWNEK initiative will save the contractors and consultants time and effort and speed up the workflow.
  • The initiative includes a series of awareness sessions and detailed videos in Arabic and English.

DUBAI, UAE – Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched the ‘OWNEK’ awareness initiative to help its accredited contractors and consultants receive approval on the first instance when requesting electricity connections.

This initiative will save the contractors and consultants time and effort and speed up the workflow.

The initiative includes a series of awareness sessions and detailed videos in Arabic and English to explain the instructions and requirements while submitting applications.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said, “DEWA provides all the necessary capabilities and smart services that help consultants and contractors carry out their work and conduct their transactions with ease, to enhance Dubai’s competitiveness in doing business, and transform Dubai into the smartest and happiest city in the world.”

He said, “We are committed to providing the tools, requirements and instructions to facilitate and accelerate the mechanism for obtaining electricity service. This is in accordance with the best international standards and practices.”

He added, “We are committed to providing a motivational environment to build and consolidate strong and long-term relations with our partners.”

Al Tayer said, “This ensures the prosperity of our business. This also strengthens DEWA’s position, which has become among the most distinguished entities in the world.”