Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is a governmental utility[1] within the Emirate of Sharjah, serving roughly 300,000 consumers with electricity, water, and natural gas.
[2] Additionally, SEWA owns a subsidiary, Zulal, specializing in bottled drinking water.
[3] Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority became a profit-making organization in 2015, contributing to government revenues.
[5] Originally a private entity, SEWA transitioned into a Government-owned organization upon the formation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971.
As the emirate grew, the company expanded to become a financially and administratively independent entity.