Dewa extends over 364 km of fibre optic ducts in 2023

Dewa extends over 364 km of fibre optic ducts in 2023

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) extended over 364 kilometres of fibre optic (FO) ducts across different areas in Dubai in 2023. This expansion has increased the total length of these cable ducts to 3,998 kilometres, a 10% increase compared to 2022. This initiative aligns with Dewa’s commitment to developing a ...

DUBAI / WAM

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) extended over 364 kilometres of fibre optic (FO) ducts across different areas in Dubai in 2023. This expansion has increased the total length of these cable ducts to 3,998 kilometres, a 10% increase compared to 2022. This initiative aligns with Dewa’s commitment to developing a world-class digital infrastructure that leverages the transformative technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and digital transformation. Dewa has made substantial investments, with fixed assets exceeding AED214 billion as of June 30, 2023.

The external FO ducts protect and direct all FO cables in communications, data transfer, and remote operations. This enhances Dewa’s FO infrastructure and smart grid, ensuring the availability of round-the-clock integrated and connected services according to the highest availability, reliability, accountability, and sustainability standards.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa, said, “We continue expanding Dewa’s reliable, safe, and