Sharjah’s Electricity, Water and Gas Authority installed more than 3,200 new electricity meters and swapped out 1,600 ageing mechanical meters for smart devices in the third quarter of 2026, as part of a broader infrastructure upgrade across the emirate.
The work, carried out by SEWA’s Electricity Distribution Department, is aimed at keeping pace with rising energy demand from urban and residential development in Sharjah. Smart meters are expected to deliver more accurate readings, improve measurement efficiency and lift the overall customer experience.
Alongside the metering work, SEWA updated its geographic information systems data for 9,337 projects, a step the authority says supports better network route planning, faster maintenance turnaround and more effective responses from field teams. The authority also provided 7,459 logistical support services for projects during the quarter.
Ahmed Al Bass, Deputy Director of SEWA’s Electricity Distribution Department, said the measures form part of a wider strategy to modernise infrastructure and adopt current technologies. He added that the initiatives are designed to support more effective resource management and “the delivery of integrated, sustainable services that meet customer expectations and keep pace with ongoing urban expansion.”
SEWA said it will continue rolling out network development projects and updating its digital systems to maintain quality and safety standards across electricity services for Sharjah’s citizens and residents.
