Dubai — Mubasher: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on Monday announced that it has waived new connection charges for connections of up to 150 Kilowatts (kW) for commercial and industrial customers for the next two years.

The move is aimed at boosting the emirate’s economy, Dubai’s state-run utility said in a statement.

Commenting on the decision, managing director and CEO of DEWA Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said that “We have ambitious initiatives and sustainable development projects that support the vision of our wise leadership and the objectives of the UAE Centennial 2071.”

The GCC nation’s centennial Vision 2071 outlines a roadmap for long-term government work and set the ground for a brighter future for the coming generations.

“Now, connections of up to 150kW are done in just one step within seven days. Our