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According to a report by the Emirates News Agency, Emirates Water and Electricity Company has reached a point where youth account for 30 percent of its workforce. The company, which handles long-term planning for electricity and water supply in Abu Dhabi, detailed the statistic in a statement highlighting its human capital development efforts. EWEC officials outlined how targeted programs have enabled this workforce composition across technical and operational roles. The utility manages multiple power generation and desalination facilities that serve the emirate’s growing demand.
Emirates Water and Electricity Company was established in 2019 to consolidate procurement and supply functions for water and electricity across the emirate, a WAM report noted. The firm has since expanded its operations in line with Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure growth plans. Data from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure places the UAE energy sector among the largest employers of national talent in strategic industries. Similar workforce trends appear in other government-linked entities according to official labor statistics.
Training initiatives at EWEC focus on engineering, project management and renewable energy skills for young nationals, the company statement indicated. Partnerships with UAE universities have supplied a steady stream of qualified graduates for these roles. A company spokesperson told WAM that these collaborations support both immediate staffing needs and long-term sector sustainability. Regional energy market assessments from the International Energy Agency show rising demand for skilled personnel in Gulf utilities.
The 30 percent youth share at EWEC reflects broader UAE policies to elevate national participation in the non-oil economy, according to Central Bank of the UAE figures on workforce nationalization. Youth employment programs in the energy sector have contributed to lower national unemployment rates compared with global benchmarks published by the International Labour Organization. EWEC has allocated resources for mentorship pairings between younger employees and industry veterans. This structure facilitates knowledge transfer in areas such as grid management and water treatment technologies.
Additional context from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources shows that entities like EWEC have increased Emirati hiring by an average of 4 percent annually over recent years. The company’s statement confirmed that its current workforce exceeds several hundred employees with the youth component distributed across departments. Industry reports from PwC on GCC utilities highlight how such demographics aid adaptation to new technologies including solar integration. EWEC continues to monitor workforce metrics as it advances projects tied to the UAE’s net-zero objectives.
Leadership at the company has directed further investment into vocational tracks designed for nationals under 30, WAM reported. These tracks cover both classroom instruction and on-site experience at operational plants. Government statistics indicate that the utilities sector requires continuous talent replenishment to match projected 5 percent annual demand growth through the end of the decade. EWEC’s approach forms one element of coordinated national efforts across multiple authorities.
