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The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority connected 2,497 new projects to the electricity network during the first half of 2026. WAM reported the figure as authorities highlighted ongoing infrastructure expansion in the emirate. The projects included a range of residential, commercial and industrial sites that required new connections to support Sharjah’s development goals. This activity builds on previous periods of growth for the utility provider.
According to Sharjah24.ae, SEWA connected 3,508 projects throughout the full year of 2025. That annual total exceeded the 1,916 connections completed in the first half of 2023 alone, a prior WAM article indicated. The latest half-year result therefore represents a notable rise when measured against earlier benchmarks. Officials continue to process high volumes of applications, with one update showing 4,809 utility plan approvals requested in the second quarter of 2026.
The authority installed 8,921 smart meters in Sharjah during the first six months of the year, according to a Sharjah24.ae social media update. These devices improve accuracy in billing and help customers manage their consumption more effectively. Integration of smart technology forms a key element in SEWA’s modernization strategy. The installations accompanied the new project connections to ensure immediate service readiness.
Electricity demand across the Middle East has grown significantly, recording the second-highest regional increase globally since 2000, a January 2026 article on GIS Reports Online found. The International Energy Agency expects electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa to surge by 50 percent by 2035. Such trends place added importance on timely network expansions by local authorities including SEWA. Demand growth links closely to economic diversification and population increases in the UAE.
SEWA operates as the primary provider of electricity, water and natural gas services throughout Sharjah, its official website states. The authority supplies power to homes, businesses, industries and public facilities such as hospitals and street lighting. It maintains a focus on reliability, safety and adoption of advanced technologies to meet customer requirements. Coverage extends to all parts of the emirate with dedicated systems for generation, transmission and distribution.
New project connections play a vital role in facilitating Sharjah’s real estate and industrial expansion, where infrastructure readiness determines project timelines. The authority’s prompt delivery of services supports investor confidence and economic activity in the region. Data from earlier periods demonstrate consistent year-on-year increases in connection requests as development accelerates.
