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Dicode & Digital DEWA - Government Partnership
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The UAE is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most advanced smart infrastructure ecosystems. From AI-driven government initiatives to connected utility networks and smart city development, the region is accelerating toward a fully digitized future.
At the center of this transformation is a strategic partnership between Dicode Technologies and Digital DEWA through InfraX, enabling the rollout of next-generation smart gas infrastructure across the UAE.
This collaboration combines:
intelligent smart gas metering
utility-grade LoRaWAN connectivity
real-time infrastructure monitoring
predictive analytics
scalable OpEx deployment models
Together, these technologies are helping modernize legacy gas systems into connected infrastructure ecosystems built for the future of GCC smart cities.
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"We are delighted to enter this strategic partnership with Dicode. We are excited to work together to enable the development of innovative smart gas IoT infrastructure, aiming to revolutionize the gas industry and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of utility services."
— Rashid Alahmedi, Chief Operating Officer of InfraX
The Need for Smart Gas Infrastructure in the UAE
Many utility networks across the region still rely on analogue infrastructure that limits operational visibility, slows issue detection, and increases maintenance complexity.
Traditional gas systems often create challenges such as:
manual meter reading processes
delayed leak detection
fragmented operational monitoring
inefficient billing workflows
high infrastructure upgrade costs
As urban infrastructure expands across Dubai and the wider GCC, utility providers require more intelligent, scalable, and connected infrastructure solutions.
This is where Dicode Smart Connect enters the market.
The Dicode x Digital DEWA Partnership
In partnership with InfraX, the ICT and connectivity arm of Digital DEWA, Dicode is launching an end-to-end smart gas infrastructure ecosystem designed specifically for UAE utility environments.
The collaboration combines:
Dicode’s infrastructure deployment and regional market expertise
InfraX’s utility-grade LoRaWAN connectivity infrastructure
X2M Connect’s globally proven IoT utility platform
This integrated ecosystem enables utilities and infrastructure operators to migrate from legacy analogue systems toward intelligent connected infrastructure with real-time operational visibility.
According to regional industry coverage, the solution is designed to help digitize millions of analogue meters across the UAE under a scalable Platform-as-a-Service model.
Why the OpEx Model Changes Everything
One of the biggest barriers to utility modernization has traditionally been infrastructure cost.
Large-scale smart utility deployment often requires substantial upfront capital expenditure, slowing adoption and increasing operational risk.
Dicode Smart Connect addresses this challenge through a Zero CapEx, OpEx-first deployment model.
Instead of large infrastructure investments upfront, utilities gain access to:
smart gas meters
secure LoRaWAN communication
deployment and maintenance
cloud software access
analytics and monitoring
operational support
all under a scalable operational expenditure framework.
This allows faster adoption, reduced deployment risk, and more flexible infrastructure scaling.
According to industry reports, the model can reduce technology acquisition and operational costs by up to 30%.
Utility-Grade Connectivity Through InfraX
Connectivity is the foundation of any intelligent infrastructure ecosystem.
InfraX provides the utility-grade LoRaWAN backbone powering Dicode Smart Connect’s infrastructure environment. The network is designed specifically for large-scale smart city and utility operations across Dubai and the UAE.
This infrastructure enables:
real-time meter communication
predictive infrastructure monitoring
secure encrypted data transmission
scalable city-wide deployment
operational continuity across utility networks
By leveraging Digital DEWA’s infrastructure ecosystem, Dicode Smart Connect gains enterprise-grade connectivity capabilities aligned with Dubai’s smart city vision.
Powered by X2M Connect’s Global Utility Platform
The software intelligence behind Dicode Smart Connect is powered by X2M Connect, a globally deployed IoT utility platform supporting real-time infrastructure management and analytics.
The platform supports:
predictive alerts
remote infrastructure monitoring
device-agnostic integration
cloud, edge, and on-prem deployment
utility analytics
operational automation
X2M’s ecosystem currently supports hundreds of thousands of connected devices globally and multiple active utility contracts across international markets.
This gives Dicode Smart Connect a mature and globally validated technology backbone rather than an experimental infrastructure stack.
Supporting the UAE’s Smart City Vision
Dubai continues positioning itself as one of the world’s leading smart city ecosystems through aggressive investment in:
digital infrastructure
AI adoption
connected utility systems
sustainability initiatives
operational automation
The Dicode, InfraX, and Digital DEWA collaboration aligns directly with this broader infrastructure vision by modernizing utility environments through connected operational intelligence.
The partnership represents more than smart metering.
It represents the evolution of utility infrastructure toward:
infrastructure intelligence
real-time operational visibility
predictive maintenance
scalable smart city ecosystems
The Future of Smart Utilities in the GCC
As infrastructure modernization accelerates across the Middle East, connected utility ecosystems will become increasingly critical for:
operational efficiency
infrastructure safety
sustainability goals
smart city scalability
real-time infrastructure management
Dicode Smart Connect positions itself at the intersection of these transformations by combining:
UAE infrastructure partnerships
globally proven utility technology
scalable connectivity infrastructure
localized GCC deployment expertise
Together with InfraX and Digital DEWA, Dicode is helping shape the future of intelligent gas infrastructure across the UAE and GCC.
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