Dubai: Dewa becomes first local government organisation to launch platform on Metaverse

Dubai: Dewa becomes first local government organisation to launch platform on Metaverse

It invests in Metaverse technology to implement and develop its current and future projects

Published: Sun 9 Oct 2022, 11:47 AM Last updated: Sun 9 Oct 2022, 12:00 PM

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has launched its ‘DEWAVerse’ platform on the Metaverse and became the first local government organisation to launch its platform on the Metaverse to provide its services to customers, employees, and members of the society.

It invests in Metaverse technology to implement and develop its current and future projects, which contributes towards stakeholder happiness, the development of business, enhancing efficiency and production, and reducing costs.

This was announced during Dewa's Digital Transformation Steering Committee Meeting, where McKinsey also attended and presented the Digital Quotient Assessment 2022 report, highlighting that Dewa has maintained its position as a global digital leader in utilities.

“At Dewa, we strive to enhance our use of the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, including the Metaverse, which is a key pillar and a new method of work in all vital sectors, to harness this technology to find new opportunities and provide innovative solutions that accelerate growth to enhance Dubai’s position regionally and globally. This helps achieve the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice