In application of the provisions of this Law by Decree, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings ascribed thereto, unless the context otherwise requires:

State: United Arab Emirates

Authority: The Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA).

Authority: The Emirates Investment Authority (EIA)

Government Body: Ministries, Public Authorities and Institutions, Federal and Local Government Bodies.

Company: Union Water and Electricity Company (UWEC)

Articles of Association: Articles of Association of UWEC

Board of Directors: Company Board of Directors

Chairman of the General Assembly: Chairman of the General Assembly

Public Network: Means facilities; plants; equipment; fittings; systems; power, water and fibre optic lines; and assets owned, managed or supervised by UWEC.