Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews progress of DEWA’s hydroelectric project in Hatta

Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews progress of DEWA’s hydroelectric project in Hatta

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited DEWA's upcoming hydroelectric plant in Hatta. During his visit, His Highness reviewed the progress of the project, which is the first of its kind in the GCC region.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed highlighted Dubai’s commitment to implementing strategic initiatives to expand sustainable infrastructure and consolidate Dubai’s eminent position as a green economy hub, in line with 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.

“Dubai's qualitative achievements in the clean energy sector, and its ability to transform innovative ideas into giant national projects, embody Dubai's spirit of leadership and vision of comprehensive and sustainable development,” Sheikh Hamdan said.

His Highness added: “DEWA's progress in implementing sustainable projects underscores the efficiency of our national workforce and the agility of our organisations in executing projects efficiently. This advancement is evident in the completion rates of the hydroelectric plant, which have reached approximately 80%. Slated to be operational by the beginning of 2025, the project helps realise the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy