Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) has appointed a consortium led by Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA, Ghantoot Group, Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart healthy and sustainable buildings and Microsoft, to implement the latest digital twin technologies, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and smart building management solutions in DEWA’s new headquarters, called Al Shera’a (Arabic for sail). Al Shera’a will be the tallest, largest, and smartest government Net Zero Energy Building with net zero carbon emissions in the world. The total energy used in the building during a year will be equal to or less than the energy produced on-site.
We work in alignment with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai a global centre for clean energy and green economy. DEWA adopts the latest disruptive solutions and Fourth Industrial Revolution applications at Al Shera’a. This supports our vision to become a globally leading sustainable, innovative corporation. This also protects the right of future generations to live in a clean, healthy and safe environment. This also supports the UAE Centennial 2071 to make the UAE the world leading nation,” added HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said that this partnership supports DEWA’s work to establish a global benchmark for buildings that achieve a balance between development and the environment. This is done by monitoring the energy efficiency and space performance using central artificial intelligence. This helps with remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, compliance monitoring, and advanced risk assessments.
Commenting on the announcement, Johnson Controls’ Vice President & General Manager Middle East & Africa, Rolando Furlong, said, “As a leader and pioneer in sustainability, Johnson Controls is proud to partner with DEWA on this iconic project. The UAE has proven itself as a leader in promoting smart and green development. Our cutting edge OpenBlue digital platform will play a pivotal role in achieving the sustainability goals of the Al Shera’a building, in partnership with Moro Hub and Microsoft”.
