Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has received Jose Eugenio Salarich, Ambassador of Spain to the UAE along with a delegation of Spanish companies.

The delegation included Eric Robina, Economic and Commercial Adviser to the Spanish Embassy in the UAE.

Al Tayer welcomed the Spanish ambassador, noting the strong relations between the two parties that has proven successful in many fields. Al Tayer also noted DEWA’s commitment towards collaborating with Spanish companies to enhance partnerships in the field of clean energy.

He highlighted DEWA’s most important development projects and strategic initiatives, in adherence with the vision of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Al Tayer also talked about the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is managed by DEWA and is one of the largest single-site strategic renewable energy projects in the world, with a total investment worth AED50 billion.

He added that the solar park includes a Creativity and Innovation Centre that will be equipped with the latest renewable and clean technologies to sharpen national capabilities, boost the competitiveness of business, develop new renewable energy technologies, support the overall regional advancement of the industry, and raise social awareness about renewable and sustainable energy.

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