DEWA shareholders approve AED 3.1bn dividend for H2 2025 at Dubai assembly
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) shareholders approved a total dividend of AED 3.1 billion for the second half of 2025, according to a statement issued on April 2, 2026. The shareholder assembly was held at Kempinski The Boulevard Hotel, Dubai, with a virtual attendance option.
The payout is for eligible shareholders, which in practice means investors recorded as holders by the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) record date tied to the distribution. For UAE residents who use DEWA as an income stock, the key action point is timing: buying after the ex-dividend date typically means missing the upcoming cash distribution linked to that record date.
This substantial payout underscores DEWA’s ongoing commitment to delivering consistent value and attractive returns to its shareholders, reinforcing its appeal as a stable investment on the DFM.
DEWA’s strategy also includes expanding its exposure to district cooling through Empower, where it has raised its stake to 80% in a transaction valued at AED 5.184 billion. District cooling is a material infrastructure theme in Dubai’s high-density zones, and the ownership consolidation signals a longer-term focus on cooling demand management alongside electricity and water operations.
- Dividend size: Shareholders approved AED 3.1 billion for H2 2025, a key data point for anyone tracking DEWA dividend 2025 income.
- Eligibility mechanics: Payment is for eligible shareholders on the DFM record date; investors typically must own shares before the ex-dividend date to qualify.
- Where it was approved: The assembly took place at Kempinski The Boulevard Hotel, Dubai, with a virtual option on April 2, 2026.
- Strategic capital move: DEWA increased its Empower stake to 80% for AED 5.184 billion, tying utility cashflows to district cooling scale in Dubai.
Investors should note that the approved dividend for the second half of 2025 is scheduled for payment in April 2026, providing a timely cash injection for eligible shareholders.
