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Gulf Today
6 days ago
- General
- Gulf Today
Sewa welcomes over 80 students to Future Engineer Camp in Sharjah
The Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (Sewa) welcomed 85 students aged 12 to 14 to the Future Engineer Camp. The programme, being held from July 7 to 17 at the Union Women's Association in the Halwan area, features nine educational and awareness workshops in the first week and field trips and recreational activities in the second week. Rashid Al Marzouqi, the Director of the Media and Communications Department at Sewa, explained that more than 400 students applied to join the camp, with 85 selected based on specific criteria, including priority for Emirati residents. The Future Engineer Camp serves as an ideal platform to prepare students for promising professional futures, equipping them with technical skills, developing creativity and innovation, introducing them to sustainable energy sources, and teaching conservation behaviors and safety practices. He emphasised that nurturing students' skills at this stage through creative approaches helps instil environmentally conscious decision-making and motivates them to use their time productively. The camp serves as a model of social responsibility, designed to enrich their summer experiences while strengthening their abilities.
Sharjah 24
16-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SEWA to remove high-voltage overhead lines
Project objectives and progress The project is part of the authority's plan to modernise electrical networks and facilitate the delivery of the Union Railway project. It reflects ongoing efforts to improve energy distribution efficiency while ensuring high levels of environmental and urban safety. The underground cables have been successfully operationalised, and the overhead lines have been isolated. The overall progress in removing high-voltage towers stands at about 50%, with 17 out of 37 towers dismantled and 20 still in the dismantling process. Commitment to quality and safety Saeed Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority, emphasised that this project is vital for providing a safe and sustainable environment that supports developmental projects in the emirate, especially with urban expansion and major national projects like the Union Railway. He added that the authority is committed to executing the work with the highest standards of quality and safety, adhering to specified timelines, reflecting its developmental and national responsibilities. Key areas of implementation The project encompasses several key areas, including the Al-Warehouse Land, where the completion rate has reached 92%, with work expected to finish by the end of May 2025. Additionally, work is planned for the Hill City area, Mleiha Street, and Emirates Road, with completion targeted for June 2025. Execution phases The implementation phases involve dismantling overhead wires, followed by the removal of towers and their foundations, with work expected to continue until mid-June 2025. This project significantly enhances the readiness of Sharjah's electrical infrastructure and prepares vital sites for future strategic projects, notably the National Railways project.
Gulf Today
27-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sharjah implements 6 lighting projects worth Dhs 11m in Central Region during Q1 2025
Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) completed 6 lighting projects in the Central Region during the first quarter of 2025. These projects included the installation of 1,175 new lighting poles and 1,591 energy-efficient lamps and fixtures, at a total cost of Dhs11 million. Eng. Khalifa Mohammed Al Tuneiji, Director of the Central Region Department at SEWA, explained that the lighting projects in the Central Region were executed according to the highest standards. The projects completed during the first quarter of 2025 included: lighting Phase 2 of Al Hisn Residential Area in Al Dhaid, lighting Al Dhaid Camel Race Track, upgrading lighting in Jabal Omar Residential Area in Al Dhaid, lighting Phase 2 of Al Suwaihat Residential Area in Al Dhaid, lighting cattle farms in Mleiha and upgrading lighting in Jabal Omar Residential Area. Al Tuneiji stressed that SEWA is committed to providing the best services for developmental and tourism projects, as well as implementing lighting projects across various areas to ensure safety, security, and enhance the urban and aesthetic appearance of the region.
What's On
11-02-2025
- Business
- What's On
Sharjah: SEWA bill will increase from April
Those living in Sharjah will have to pay extra on their SEWA (Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority) bill from April 1 as a new decision has been made regarding municipal fees and violations as reported by Gulf News. The Sharjah Executive Council has announced that a new sewage management service fee to be included in the SEWA bill from next month. The fee has been set at 1.5 fils per gallon of water consumption, as reflected in SEWA's billing. The decision will take effect from April 1, 2025. Emirati citizens living in Sharjah will be exempt from the fee. The decision was announced during a meeting of the Sharjah Executive Council, chaired by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. It was recently announced about a new parking charge in Sharjah if you're heading to Kalba. If you're looking to save money, try some free things to do in Sharjah and save on those pennies. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
