Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned 793 new 11kV substations across Dubai during the first half of 2026, reinforcing the emirate's electricity infrastructure to support ongoing urban expansion and economic growth.The projects, which included construction and associated works, required a total of 624,340 man-hours and were completed in line with DEWA's quality, efficiency and safety standards.Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said the utility continues to expand its infrastructure network to keep pace with the growth of residential communities, commercial centres, business districts and investment projects across Dubai."We continue our growth path to keep pace with the continuous expansion of new residential areas, commercial centres, investment projects and business hubs in Dubai," Al Tayer said.He noted that DEWA's strategy is focused on anticipating future demand and supporting Dubai's ambition to remain among the world's leading cities in infrastructure development and quality of life.Al Tayer also highlighted DEWA's global performance benchmarks, noting that the utility recorded the world's lowest customer minutes lost (CML) for electricity, averaging just 0.82 minutes per customer annually.He added that DEWA's electricity transmission and distribution losses remain among the lowest globally at 2%.Expanding electricity networkRashid bin Humaidan, Executive Vice President of Distribution Power at DEWA, said the utility's electricity distribution network continues to grow steadily.He revealed that DEWA currently operates:53 substations at 33kV level47,723 medium-voltage substations operating at 11kV and 6.6kVThe latest additions form part of DEWA's broader efforts to strengthen electricity infrastructure, enhance service reliability and support sustainable economic and urban development across Dubai.

Dubai: Dubai Police's e-crime awareness platform has attracted more than 1.42 million visitors since its launch on 12 July 2025, reflecting growing public interest in cybersecurity awareness and online fraud prevention.According to the E-Crimes and Cybersecurity Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, the platform recorded 1,429,154 visitors during its first year of operation.Dubai Police said the strong engagement highlights the value of the bilingual platform, which provides comprehensive cybercrime awareness content in both Arabic and English.Supporting a safer digital societyThe platform was launched as part of Dubai Police's efforts to enhance public awareness of cyber threats and strengthen community resilience against cybercrime.Officials noted that awareness remains the first line of defence against online crime, particularly as the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence continues to expand.Dubai Police said increasing public understanding of cyber risks is essential to preventing fraudsters and cybercriminals from exploiting individuals and organisations.Wide-ranging cybersecurity guidanceThe platform targets all segments of society, including:Children and parentsBusiness ownersEmployeesSocial media usersInternet users of all agesAvailable through ecrimehub.gov.ae, the platform provides information on:Cybersecurity fundamentalsReporting cybercrimesRecognising phishing attemptsAvoiding suspicious websites and linksCreating strong passwordsProtecting personal and financial informationData backup and recoveryIt also offers awareness videos, safety tips and practical guidance on secure use of websites, applications and smart devices.Tackling emerging threatsDubai Police said the platform addresses a wide range of cyber threats, including:Deepfake scamsPhishing attacksSMS fraudVoice call scamsQR code fraudIdentity theftSocial engineering attacksMalware and ransomwareThe portal also helps users identify common fraud schemes involving online shopping, banking, fake delivery services, job offers, travel packages and romance scams.In addition, it raises awareness of threats linked to artificial intelligence and digital impersonation.Reporting and recovery supportA dedicated "Reporting and Recovery" section guides users on how to report cybercrimes, respond to security breaches and restore their cybersecurity after falling victim to fraud or a cyberattack.Dubai Police said the platform continues to play a key role in promoting cyber awareness and supporting efforts to build a safer and more secure digital environment across the UAE.