DUBAI – InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA (the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei to modernize Dubai’s utility networks and advance the UAE’s sustainable digital transformation.
The agreement was signed by Rashid Alahmedi, Chief Operating Officer of InfraX, and Alex Zhang, Managing Director of Huawei UAE Enterprise Business Group. The partnership will focus on mission-critical network development, grid modernization, and AI-driven automation, directly contributing to the UAE’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and national digital vision.
“Partnerships like this are essential to accelerating our journey toward a digital and sustainable future,” said Rashid Alahmedi. “Working alongside Huawei allows us to harness advanced communication technologies that enhance energy distribution, boost operational efficiency, and align with Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050.”
Under the MoU, both companies will collaborate on building ultra-reliable, secure, and low-latency communication systems across DEWA’s utility infrastructure. The alliance aims to leverage Huawei’s global expertise in 5G, AI, and intelligent network solutions alongside InfraX’s IoT network capabilities to transform energy distribution and enable real-time operational efficiency.
Alex Zhang, MD for Huawei UAE Enterprise Business Group, stated, “We are pleased to partner with InfraX to build a smarter, greener, and more connected future. Huawei’s mission-critical network and intelligent energy solutions will support the UAE’s transformation into a global model for sustainability and digital excellence.”
InfraX, which holds a special-purpose IoT license to commercialize IoT networks and services across the UAE, plays a central role in enabling secure and resilient communication systems for national infrastructure. This partnership will allow DEWA and other UAE enterprises to benefit from next-generation connectivity, automation, and data intelligence solutions, reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in sustainable digital innovation.
