In brief
SEWA’s Electricity Distribution Department linked 898 projects to Sharjah’s power network in the third quarter of 2026, extending over 99 km of medium‑ and low‑voltage lines. The agency completed more than 1,100 inspections, approved 640 distribution boards and issued 524 preliminary inspection certificates, while emphasizing the use of smart technologies and adherence to technical standards.
On 1 November 2026, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) reported that its Electricity Distribution Department connected electricity to 898 projects across Sharjah city during the third quarter of 2026.
According to WAM, the connections extended the medium‑ and low‑voltage network by more than 99 kilometres.
WAM added that SEWA’s department performed 1,119 technical inspections of buildings and projects and approved 640 electrical distribution boards that met approved technical specifications.
Seventeen hundred twenty‑four preliminary electrical inspection certificates were issued, allowing customers to apply for completion certificates from the municipality.
Engineer Ahmed Al Bass, Deputy Director of SEWA’s Electricity Distribution Department, explained that these achievements implement the wise leadership’s directives to keep pace with urban, industrial and commercial expansion and provide citizens, residents and investors with services meeting international standards of quality and efficiency.
‘These achievements implement the wise leadership’s directives to keep pace with urban, industrial and commercial expansion and provide citizens, residents and investors with services meeting international standards of quality and efficiency.’
SEWA confirmed that the projects span residential, commercial, industrial and service sectors, and that all connections complied with precise schedules and the highest safety and environmental standards.
The authority highlighted its use of cutting‑edge digital technologies and smart control systems to guarantee rapid response times and boost operational efficiency, while urging customers and developers to strictly adhere to approved technical standards and specifications.
