Economic Analysis of DEWA's Strategic Positioning and Financial Performance in The GCC Energy Sector: A Cost-Benefit Assessment of Strategic Opportunities (2010-2024)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study provides a comprehensive economic and financial analysis of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA) strategic positioning within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) energy sector from 2010-2024. Using quantitative financial analysis and performance benchmarking methodologies, we examine DEWA's operational efficiency, investment decisions, and strategic positioning. Our analysis reveals that DEWA achieved exceptional operational performance, recording the world's lowest Customer Minutes Lost at 0.94 minutes in 2024 and maintaining transmission losses at 2% for electricity and 4.5% for water (DEWA, 2024a). DEWA's financial performance showed consistent growth, with total revenues reaching AED 30.98 billion in 2024, representing a 6.17% increase from the previous year (DEWA, 2024a). The organization achieved a net profit of AED 7.23 billion and EBITDA of AED 15.7 billion in 2024 (DEWA, 2024a). This research contributes to accounting and economics literature by providing quantitative evidence of operational excellence in utility management and its correlation with financial performance, offering policy-relevant insights for GCC energy sector development and sustainable utility operations.
DOI: 10.14419/mvgtwd59
Authors: Dr Shankar Subramanian Iyer, Dr. Arpita Mehrotra, Dr Brinitha Raji, Dr Raman Subramanian
Institution: Westford University College
Language: English
Subfield: Accounting
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414984238
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