Young professionals make up more than 30 per cent of EWEC’s workforce
Through comprehensive youth development initiatives, EWEC’s youth are advancing sustainable solutions across the UAE
EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services for water and electricity across the UAE, today celebrates International Youth Day 2025 under the theme "Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond" by empowering its young professionals to transform global sustainability ambitions into tangible actions that are shaping a greener future.
Recognising that youth engagement is essential to achieving key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), EWEC is equipping youth with cutting-edge skills and leadership capabilities that directly support national efforts in affordable and clean energy, clean water and sanitation, and climate action. Through their creativity, innovation, and understanding of community needs, EWEC’s youth are helping to advance a more sustainable and resilient energy and water future for the UAE.
EWEC's youth development strategy provides diverse opportunities for professional growth, offering access to leadership development, hands-on project experience, and specialised technical training in areas such as renewable and clean energy technologies, low-carbon-intensive water solutions, and digital transformation and AI applications.
Khawla Al Nuaimi, Human Capital Executive Director of EWEC, said: “The transition to renewable and clean energy and low-carbon-intensive seawater desalination requires forward thinking and bold leadership, which is exactly what our colleagues bring to EWEC every day. Our young professionals exemplify this year's International Youth Day theme, as they actively contribute to translating global sustainability goals into impactful local actions that support the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. Our strategic investments in world-class development and mentorship programmes are empowering our youth to lead the country’s energy transition and drive SDG implementation across the UAE."
More than 30 per cent of EWEC’s workforce is comprised of young professionals under the age of 35, underscoring its long-term strategic vision for a resilient and sustainable energy future. By equipping young professionals with the knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities required to navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape, EWEC is actively shaping the next generation of sector leaders who will drive innovation and operational excellence. As the UAE advances toward its Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, the active participation of empowered and future-ready youth will be essential in accelerating sustainable development and ensuring long-term energy and water security for all.
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About Emirates Water and Electricity Company
EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) is the sole procurer and supplier of water and electricity in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. EWEC drives the planning, forecasting, purchasing, and system despatch services of water and electricity. EWEC fulfils these vital responsibilities through the short-term and long-term balancing of bulk supply and demand for distribution companies and authorities in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates. EWEC is supporting the government of Abu Dhabi and the government of the UAE by enabling the reduction of cost whilst also providing the increased security of supply that comes from a cleaner, larger, and more integrated system.EWEC is mandated to implement strategic initiatives that will achieve the 60 per cent clean energy target outlined in the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's (DoE) Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035 for Electricity Production in Abu Dhabi, in addition to enabling the achievement of UAE Water Security Strategy 2036, UAE Energy Strategy by 2050, and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. EWEC is accelerating Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s energy transition by diversifying the country’s energy mix through developing and deploying renewable and clean energy as well as low-carbon intensive water desalination capacities. EWEC is part of ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy. For more information, please visit www.ewec.ae.
