The Indian expatriate makes up a whopping 68.62% of India’s EV workforce in the UAE, which is likely going to be at one time experiencing fast growth.
Electric vehicles are shining bright in the Emirates as the electrical vehicle sector is glowing with a progressive movement given the additional efforts taken by the authorities and the increasing interests of the said consumers. The latest study shows how Indian expatriates play a driving force in the emerging sector by revealing Huntr that 68.62% of the workforce in the UAE EV sector comprises Indian expatriates.
Workforce Contribution
The background of said Indian blue-collar workers will mostly come from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. Age would normally be the same for the entire working population in the UAE, which, according to statistics, would mean 68.62% of them are in the age group of 25-54 years. Therefore, this age group is the most essential for a consistent supply of skilled manpower to meet growing demands in the industry.
Expansion of EVs until now
Dubai had a figure of 25,929 electric vehicles by December 2023 as compared with 15,100 from the previous year. Now, Abu Dhabi has 2,441 electric vehicles, alongside 4,138 hybrids and 9,412 natural gas vehicles. Despite these numbers, electric vehicles still account for less than 1.3 per cent of the total vehicles in the area, hence there is much room to grow.
Job Opportunities in the Future
Expectedly brightening will flow in the field of skilled professionals for an electric vehicle. By 2030, approximately 5 million direct jobs and 50 million indirect jobs will be created. So, the UAE is on the right track to develop the manufacturing base with research for cashing on this aspect.
The Demands of Skills
The report identified some core areas in the EV ecosystem which are increasingly demanding skills. Engineering and technology occupations have the highest requirements, particularly on:
- Battery management
- Embedded systems
- Charging infrastructure development
There are other technological developments: data analytics, artificial intelligence- (AI)-, and cybersecurity, as things are changing in the domain.
Upskill Initiatives
Clearly, it is essential for the UAE to upskill the labour force since there is increasing demand for skilled persons in the EV sector so that it can make up for the shortage of skilled employees in this sector. The study underscored that sustainable manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance are the two main supports for this transition.
Economic Impacts
This not only increases job opportunities but also provides fruitful expert exchange between India and the UAE from the perspective of the Indian expatriate in the EV sector. They earn good experience and skills to which they will contribute locally at home when they return.
Expert Insights
The testimonies of experts from various fields have been gathered to present a multifaceted image of what the future holds. It was stated by Samuel Joy, Founder and CEO of Huntr, regarding the trend: “India is not stealing jobs; it is shaping the future of electric mobility.” Such is the transformation created for synergies and better pay structures between the two nations.
The analysis undertaken by Huntr marks a new era for both the UAE EV industry and Indian EV workforce. As the world changes to electric vehicles faster, it will increasingly find Indian expatriates at the forefront of innovation and growth in one of its most vital industries.
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