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Development·14 August 2026

SEWA Connects Electricity for Nearly 2,500 New Projects Across Sharjah

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed electricity connections for 2,497 new projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors in the emirate.

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced the successful completion of electricity connections for 2,497 new projects across various sectors in Sharjah. This initiative reflects the emirate's continuous growth and SEWA's commitment to enhancing its utility infrastructure.

To facilitate these connections, SEWA extended its medium and low voltage network by more than 167.6 kilometres. The authority also approved 1,072 electrical distribution panels according to technical specifications and conducted 3,399 technical inspections on buildings and projects to ensure compliance and safety.

SEWA also issued 807 preliminary electricity inspection certificates, streamlining the process for new subscribers. Engineer Ahmed Al Bas, Deputy Director of the Electricity Distribution Department, highlighted that the new connections span residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors, underscoring the rapid development across the emirate.

The Authority's work teams were keen to expedite the technical inspection processes and connect the service as soon as the approved safety conditions and specifications were met.

Al Bas added that SEWA is implementing an integrated strategy to upgrade and develop existing distribution networks. This ongoing effort aims to accommodate additional loads and guarantee the reliability and stability of electricity supply to all current and future projects in Sharjah.

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Questions, answered

How many new projects did SEWA connect with electricity?
SEWA completed electricity connections for a total of **2,497 new projects** across Sharjah, reinforcing the emirate's development in various sectors.
What types of projects received new electricity connections?
The new connections included a diverse range of projects, specifically distributed across the **residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors** within Sharjah.
What infrastructure expansion supported these new connections?
To support these connections, SEWA extended its medium and low voltage network by over **167.6 kilometres** and approved **1,072 electrical distribution panels**.
What steps did SEWA take to facilitate electricity connections for subscribers?
SEWA issued **807 preliminary electricity inspection certificates** to streamline procedures and conducted **3,399 technical inspections** on buildings and projects to ensure safety and compliance.
What is SEWA's future strategy for electricity supply in Sharjah?
SEWA is working on an integrated strategy to **upgrade and develop existing distribution networks** to accommodate additional loads and ensure the continued reliability and stability of electricity supply across the emirate.
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This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.

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