Dubai’s DEWA stops 3,000 cyberattacks daily as critical Infrastructure threats rise

As cyber threats against critical infrastructure continue to rise globally, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) says it is successfully blocking around 3,000 cyberattacks every day targeting its electricity and water systems.

The figure was revealed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, during a session hosted by the Dubai Press Club, where he outlined how artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity have become central to safeguarding Dubai’s energy and water networks.

Al Tayer said cyber resilience has become a national priority as utilities increasingly rely on connected digital systems, smart infrastructure and AI-powered operations.

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