The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, during Gitex 2024. The agreement, signed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), and Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Director General of DECCA, aims to embed sustainable practices into various sectors through innovative cloud solutions.
Additionally, Moro Hub awarded DECCA a Green Certificate for adopting Moro Cloud for its IT operations, marking a significant step in DECCA’s digital transformation with an emphasis on environmental responsibility.
Commitment to Sustainable Digital Solutions
Al Tayer highlighted the alignment of this partnership with the visions of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, which include the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. These strategies aim for Dubai’s energy production to be fully powered by clean energy sources by 2050.
“This partnership will pioneer sustainable practices and offer a range of sustainable digital solutions that help reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change,” Al Tayer noted, emphasizing the integration of fourth industrial revolution technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and IoT to boost environmental sustainability.
Strategic Digital Transformation
Bin Thani expressed enthusiasm about the strategic benefits of partnering with Moro Hub, stating, “This collaboration allows us to leverage world-class technology while staying true to our environmental principles. Receiving the Green Certificate confirms that we are on the right path toward a sustainable and resilient business model.”
Enhancing IT Infrastructure with Cloud Solutions
As part of this collaboration, Moro Hub will provide DECCA with cloud hosting services for key applications, with future plans to expand these services. This initiative will kick-start a comprehensive IT overhaul tailored to meet DECCA’s operational needs while ensuring high standards of efficiency, security, and scalability.
Marwan bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital Dewa, said, “We are committed to enhancing DECCA’s IT infrastructure, focusing on innovation and sustainability. This partnership goes beyond mere technology implementation; it’s about creating a shared future that values growth and environmental stewardship.”
This partnership signifies a mutual commitment between Moro Hub and DECCA to drive innovation and sustainability in the digital realm, positioning DECCA to achieve enhanced operational efficiency and a more sustainable future.
