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Mid East Info
28-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
High-Level Delegation from Dubai Municipality Visits Moro Hub to Explore its Advanced Digital Infrastructure and Smart Solutions
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from Dubai Municipality at Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA. The delegation was led by His Excellency Marwan Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality. The visit aimed to strengthening collaboration on digital transformation and smart city initiatives between both organizations. The meeting was attended by Eng. Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman – Digital & Group CEO of Digital DEWA; Eng. Waleed Bin Salman, Vice Chairman – Energy at Digital DEWA; Abdul Nasser Abbas, Board Member of Digital DEWA; Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said: 'We are guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance Dubai's positioning as a leading city driven by sustainability, innovation, and digital excellence. This visit by Dubai Municipality reinforces the critical need for unified efforts among government entities to accelerate the deployment of smart, secure, and sustainable infrastructure. Our goals are fully aligned with the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 Strategy and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. At Digital DEWA, we are enabling digital transformation and shaping the foundation of a resilient green economy by delivering integrated and world-class technologies that enhance operational agility, thus boosting Dubai's status as a global benchmark for digital and environmental leadership.' The visit included an in-depth presentation on Moro Hub's full suite of services, followed by an exclusive tour of its state-of-the-art facilities, including the Network Operations Centre (NOC), Security Operations Centre (SOC), the Smart Cities and IoT Command Centre, and the company's Green Data Centre. At the end of the tour and presentation, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer presented Moro Hub's Green Certificate to HE Eng. Marwan Bin Ghalita, acknowledging Dubai Municipality's commitment to environmental sustainability. The certificate formally confirms that by hosting its IT workloads at Moro Hub's Green Data Centre, Dubai Municipality is set to achieve substantial reductions in carbon emissions, marking a significant milestone in environmental responsibility . His Excellency Marwan Bin Ghalita said: 'As Dubai continues its evolution into one of the smartest and most sustainable cities in the world, it is essential that we work closely with strategic partners like Moro Hub. This visit allowed us to explore how their digital capabilities can complement and enhance our smart city initiatives, improve public services, and strengthen infrastructure resilience.' The delegation's tour was designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Moro Hub's role in the digital ecosystem, from managing mission-critical data operations to securing smart city infrastructures. The visit also highlighted how Moro Hub supports the broader goals of enhancing urban resilience, environmental sustainability, and citizen-centric service delivery. Moro Hub continues to serve as a strategic digital partner to public and private sector entities, offering services across Cloud & Hosting, Smart City & IoT, Advanced Technology, Cybersecurity, Managed Services, and Enterprise Solutions. The company's facilities and platforms are designed to support the UAE's long-term goals of building a knowledge-based, innovation-led, and sustainable economy. About Moro Hub: As part of 10X, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC) mobilised its innovation unit to create a new entity called Digital DEWA, which uses innovation in artificial intelligence and digital services to meet the current and future requirements brought about by the 4th industrial revolution. This entity required an innovative, agile data hub, and thus Moro Hub was established. Forming the backbone of Digital DEWA, Moro Hub was introduced to fulfil the need for an innovative and agile data centre. Through its purpose-built, industry-accredited data hub, Moro Hub uses its expertise, capabilities and alliances to contribute to the digital transformation of society. Trusted to secure, manage, and integrate data, Moro Hub is committed to providing value through customer-centric innovation, creating new opportunities now and in the future.
Web Release
27-06-2025
- Business
- Web Release
High-Level Delegation from Dubai Municipality Visits Moro Hub to Explore its Advanced Digital Infrastructure and Smart Solutions
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from Dubai Municipality at Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA. The delegation was led by His Excellency Marwan Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality. The visit aimed to strengthening collaboration on digital transformation and smart city initiatives between both organizations. The meeting was attended by Eng. Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman – Digital & Group CEO of Digital DEWA; Eng. Waleed Bin Salman, Vice Chairman – Energy at Digital DEWA; Abdul Nasser Abbas, Board Member of Digital DEWA; Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said: 'We are guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance Dubai's positioning as a leading city driven by sustainability, innovation, and digital excellence. This visit by Dubai Municipality reinforces the critical need for unified efforts among government entities to accelerate the deployment of smart, secure, and sustainable infrastructure. Our goals are fully aligned with the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 Strategy and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. At Digital DEWA, we are enabling digital transformation and shaping the foundation of a resilient green economy by delivering integrated and world-class technologies that enhance operational agility, thus boosting Dubai's status as a global benchmark for digital and environmental leadership.' The visit included an in-depth presentation on Moro Hub's full suite of services, followed by an exclusive tour of its state-of-the-art facilities, including the Network Operations Centre (NOC), Security Operations Centre (SOC), the Smart Cities and IoT Command Centre, and the company's Green Data Centre. At the end of the tour and presentation, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer presented Moro Hub's Green Certificate to HE Eng. Marwan Bin Ghalita, acknowledging Dubai Municipality's commitment to environmental sustainability. The certificate formally confirms that by hosting its IT workloads at Moro Hub's Green Data Centre, Dubai Municipality is set to achieve substantial reductions in carbon emissions, marking a significant milestone in environmental responsibility. His Excellency Marwan Bin Ghalita said: 'As Dubai continues its evolution into one of the smartest and most sustainable cities in the world, it is essential that we work closely with strategic partners like Moro Hub. This visit allowed us to explore how their digital capabilities can complement and enhance our smart city initiatives, improve public services, and strengthen infrastructure resilience.' The delegation's tour was designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Moro Hub's role in the digital ecosystem, from managing mission-critical data operations to securing smart city infrastructures. The visit also highlighted how Moro Hub supports the broader goals of enhancing urban resilience, environmental sustainability, and citizen-centric service delivery. Moro Hub continues to serve as a strategic digital partner to public and private sector entities, offering services across Cloud & Hosting, Smart City & IoT, Advanced Technology, Cybersecurity, Managed Services, and Enterprise Solutions. The company's facilities and platforms are designed to support the UAE's long-term goals of building a knowledge-based, innovation-led, and sustainable economy.
TECHx
26-06-2025
- Business
- TECHx
DEWA, Dubai Municipality Boost Digital Collaboration
Home » Smart Sectors » DEWA, Dubai Municipality Boost Digital Collaboration Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that its MD & CEO, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, welcomed a high-level delegation from Dubai Municipality at Moro Hub. Moro Hub is a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA. The visiting delegation was led by HE Marwan Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality. The visit aimed to enhance collaboration on digital transformation and smart city initiatives. The meeting included the presence of Eng. Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman Digital & Group CEO of Digital DEWA; Eng. Waleed Bin Salman, Vice Chairman Energy at Digital DEWA; Abdul Nasser Abbas, Board Member of Digital DEWA; and Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer stated that the collaboration aligns with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. He highlighted the shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and digital excellence. He emphasized that the visit reinforced the importance of unified efforts among government entities to support smart and sustainable infrastructure. He added that these efforts align with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategy, Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. HE Al Tayer said Digital DEWA is building the foundation of a resilient green economy by deploying world-class technologies. These solutions enhance agility and help Dubai remain a global benchmark in digital and environmental leadership. The visit featured a presentation on Moro Hub's service offerings and a guided tour of its advanced facilities, including: Network Operations Centre (NOC) Security Operations Centre (SOC) Smart Cities and IoT Command Centre Green Data Centre At the end of the tour, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer presented the Green Certificate to HE Eng. Marwan Bin Ghalita. The certificate recognized Dubai Municipality's commitment to environmental sustainability by hosting its IT workloads at the Green Data Centre. This move will contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions. HE Marwan Bin Ghalita noted the importance of working with strategic partners like Moro Hub. He said the visit helped explore how their digital capabilities can enhance smart city projects, improve public services, and boost infrastructure resilience. The tour also offered insights into how Moro Hub supports smart city security, data operations, and citizen-centric services. Moro Hub continues to serve as a key digital partner for both public and private sectors. It delivers solutions across cloud services, IoT, advanced technology, managed services, and cybersecurity. The company remains aligned with the UAE's innovation-led and sustainable economic vision. Source: Dubai Media Office
Web Release
12-06-2025
- Health
- Web Release
Aster Volunteers UAE Recycles 750 Kgs of E-Waste in 4th Collection Drive
Aster Volunteers UAE, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, recently organized an impactful 4th E-Waste Collection Drive as part of the 'Aster Green Choices initiative', reinforcing Aster DM Healthcare's unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. Collection boxes were strategically placed in nine Aster units across the UAE, including Aster Jubilee Medical Centre Bur Dubai, Aster Hospital Mankhool, Aster Hospital Qusais, Aster Hospital Sharjah, Medcare Orthopedics and Spine Hospital, Medcare Al Safa, Aster Clinic Al Warqa, Aster Corporate Office Al Diyafah, Aster Retail Warehouse – Dubai Investment Park, and Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali. Additionally, Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital Qusais and Medcare Hospital Sharjah supported the initiative by contributing some e-waste. The drive resulted in the recycling of 750 kgs of e-waste in collaboration with E-Scrappy. To date, the initiative has cumulatively recycled 1,998 kgs of e-waste over the four editions. The drive not only highlighted the importance of proper e-waste disposal but also educated the public on the environmental impact of electronic waste, encouraging more sustainable practices across the UAE. Over the years, the initiative has successfully recycled 496 kgs of e-waste in 2020, 318 kgs in 2023, 434 kgs in 2024 and now 750 kgs in 2025. Asterians from various units played a crucial role by collecting e-waste from nearby shops and bringing electronic waste from their homes to designated collection boxes. The collected e-waste was responsibly recycled by E-scrappy, who issued a Green Certificate to Aster Volunteers UAE, underscoring their commitment to environmental management. Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, commented on the initiative, stating, 'Our commitment to environmental sustainability continues to be a core pillar of Aster's mission, guided by our ESG framework and alignment with 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Aligned with the spirit of World Environment Day, with each edition of the E-Waste Collection Drive, we build greater awareness about the importance of responsible e-waste disposal and foster a culture of recycling within our communities. The success and continued growth of this initiative reaffirm our belief that collective action can drive meaningful environmental impact. Alongside efforts like tree plantations, indoor and seed plant distributions, and clean-up drives, the E-Waste Collection Drive reflects our enduring dedication to a greener, more sustainable future.' The E-Waste Collection Drive is part of Aster DM Healthcare's broader environmental sustainability strategy, which includes other countries like Qatar, KSA, Oman, and India. The company's long-term goals focus on mitigating the environmental impact of toxins leached from buried metals, ensuring the proper disposal and recycling of e-waste. Over the last few years, Aster Volunteers has emerged into a global movement driven by over 85,000 volunteers who have impacted over 6.5 million lives. Aster DM Healthcare GCC achieved a significant reduction of 541 tCO2e in net greenhouse gas emissions through the integration of solar energy sources, including 1,340,000 KWh of solar energy as on 31st March 2024. The company also excelled in waste management, recycling 64,871 kilograms of waste, including 3,992 kilograms of plastic waste, 2,835 kilograms of paper waste, and 434 kilograms of e-waste. The organization prioritizes waste segregation at the source, enabling efficient recycling of biomedical, plastic, food, metals, paper, and cardboard waste. Aster's Annual ESG Report for FY 23-24 highlighted a reduction of 1,769 KL in water consumption across nine hospitals. Social initiatives under Aster Volunteers have significantly contributed to community health, disaster aid, and social empowerment programs. Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, has received three prestigious awards from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Arabia CSR Awards for its sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and community initiatives. Recognized with the 'Advanced CSR Label for 2022' by the Dubai Chamber, Aster has excelled in Workplace, Marketplace, Community, and Environment impact areas for four consecutive years. The company integrates 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) into its ESG policies through initiatives like Aster Volunteers, impacting communities globally. Aster also signed the Action Declaration on Climate Policy Engagement at COP27 and was the only Middle Eastern and Indian company listed among Corporate Knights' Global 100 sustainable companies for 2022, showcasing its commitment to building sustainable organizations. Looking ahead, Aster DM Healthcare aims to continue its commitment to environmental sustainability by organizing more e-waste collection drives and other green initiatives. The organization's long-term goals include reducing carbon emissions, increasing the use of renewable energy, and promoting sustainable practices across all its operations.
Mid East Info
12-06-2025
- Health
- Mid East Info
Aster Volunteers UAE Recycles 750 Kgs of E-Waste in 4th Collection Drive - Middle East Business News and Information
Aster Volunteers UAE, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, recently organized an impactful 4th E-Waste Collection Drive as part of the 'Aster Green Choices initiative', reinforcing Aster DM Healthcare's unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. Collection boxes were strategically placed in nine Aster units across the UAE, including Aster Jubilee Medical Centre Bur Dubai, Aster Hospital Mankhool, Aster Hospital Qusais, Aster Hospital Sharjah, Medcare Orthopedics and Spine Hospital, Medcare Al Safa, Aster Clinic Al Warqa, Aster Corporate Office Al Diyafah, Aster Retail Warehouse – Dubai Investment Park, and Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali. Additionally, Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital Qusais and Medcare Hospital Sharjah supported the initiative by contributing some e-waste. The drive resulted in the recycling of 750 kgs of e-waste in collaboration with E-Scrappy. To date, the initiative has cumulatively recycled 1,998 kgs of e-waste over the four editions. The drive not only highlighted the importance of proper e-waste disposal but also educated the public on the environmental impact of electronic waste, encouraging more sustainable practices across the UAE. Over the years, the initiative has successfully recycled 496 kgs of e-waste in 2020, 318 kgs in 2023, 434 kgs in 2024 and now 750 kgs in 2025. Asterians from various units played a crucial role by collecting e-waste from nearby shops and bringing electronic waste from their homes to designated collection boxes. The collected e-waste was responsibly recycled by E-scrappy, who issued a Green Certificate to Aster Volunteers UAE, underscoring their commitment to environmental management. Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, commented on the initiative, stating, 'Our commitment to environmental sustainability continues to be a core pillar of Aster's mission, guided by our ESG framework and alignment with 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Aligned with the spirit of World Environment Day, with each edition of the E-Waste Collection Drive, we build greater awareness about the importance of responsible e-waste disposal and foster a culture of recycling within our communities. The success and continued growth of this initiative reaffirm our belief that collective action can drive meaningful environmental impact. Alongside efforts like tree plantations, indoor and seed plant distributions, and clean-up drives, the E-Waste Collection Drive reflects our enduring dedication to a greener, more sustainable future.' The E-Waste Collection Drive is part of Aster DM Healthcare's broader environmental sustainability strategy, which includes other countries like Qatar, KSA, Oman, and India. The company's long-term goals focus on mitigating the environmental impact of toxins leached from buried metals, ensuring the proper disposal and recycling of e-waste. Over the last few years, Aster Volunteers has emerged into a global movement driven by over 85,000 volunteers who have impacted over 6.5 million lives. Aster DM Healthcare GCC achieved a significant reduction of 541 tCO2e in net greenhouse gas emissions through the integration of solar energy sources, including 1,340,000 KWh of solar energy as on 31st March 2024. The company also excelled in waste management, recycling 64,871 kilograms of waste, including 3,992 kilograms of plastic waste, 2,835 kilograms of paper waste, and 434 kilograms of e-waste. The organization prioritizes waste segregation at the source, enabling efficient recycling of biomedical, plastic, food, metals, paper, and cardboard waste. Aster's Annual ESG Report for FY 23-24 highlighted a reduction of 1,769 KL in water consumption across nine hospitals. Social initiatives under Aster Volunteers have significantly contributed to community health, disaster aid, and social empowerment programs. Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, has received three prestigious awards from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Arabia CSR Awards for its sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and community initiatives. Recognized with the 'Advanced CSR Label for 2022' by the Dubai Chamber, Aster has excelled in Workplace, Marketplace, Community, and Environment impact areas for four consecutive years. The company integrates 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) into its ESG policies through initiatives like Aster Volunteers, impacting communities globally. Aster also signed the Action Declaration on Climate Policy Engagement at COP27 and was the only Middle Eastern and Indian company listed among Corporate Knights' Global 100 sustainable companies for 2022, showcasing its commitment to building sustainable organizations. Looking ahead, Aster DM Healthcare aims to continue its commitment to environmental sustainability by organizing more e-waste collection drives and other green initiatives. The organization's long-term goals include reducing carbon emissions, increasing the use of renewable energy, and promoting sustainable practices across all its operations.
