1. R&D Department National Qualifications Authority, UAE October 2016
Building and Construction, Estates and Assets Development and Management Sector in the UAE
R&D Department National Qualifications Authority, UAE October 2016

2. UAE Vision 2021 Competitive knowledge economy (selected targets):
Diversification of the economy away from the oil and gas sector
Expansion of the private sector
Increased efficiency and productivity within the public sector
Emiratisation
Indicator
2012 results
2021 targets
Non-Oil Real GDP Growth
3.2% (Preliminary 2015) 5%
Global Competitiveness Index
Rank 16 ( Report)
Among the top 10 countries
Share of UAE Nationals in the Workforce
0.61% (2015 Estimate) 8%
Emiratisation Rate in the Private Sector
1.08% (2015)

3. Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals
From a range of national activity indicators, twelve (12) industry sectors were identified.
About 20,000 UAE nationals enter the job market every year (Emirates National Development Programme (ENDP). The Handbook acts as an important reference for employment opportunities in the key sectors.
No.
Code
Industry sector 1 A
Government services and public administration 2 B
Community, health and social services 3 C
Business, administration and financial services 4 D
Tourism, hospitality, retail and leisure services including personal care services 5 E
Arts, culture and entertainment 6 F
Education, learning and social development 7 G
Building and construction, estates and assets development and management 8 H
Utilities and infrastructure 9 I
Energy resources – oil, natural gas, petrochemical, chemical and mining/quarrying 10 J
Manufacturing 11 K
Logistics and transport 12 L
Agriculture, livestock and fishery
Building & construction, estates & assets development & management
Careers:
Architect
Civil engineer
Construction manager/supervisor
Architectural & engineering consultant
Interior designer & decorator
Draftsperson
Town planning, cartographer & surveyor
Property and facility manager
Estate manager
Example employer
Construction companies, architecture firms, architectural and engineering consultancy companies, Urban Planning Council, Road Transport Authority, municipalities
From a range of national activity indicators, twelve (12) industry sectors were identified. The sectors were derived from information related to such activities as economic, social context, employment, and population size as well as synergies in the mix of occupational and vocational skills.

4. Construction activity

5. Construction activity
New infrastructure such as hotels and resorts are required for development of the tourism industry in the country; construction will contribute to the development and support of the targeted future growth sectors.
STR: Middle East and Africa hotel pipeline for August 2016
UAE reported 28,082 rooms in 97 hotels to be under construction.
About 10% of the total number of building permits issued in 2015 in Abu Dhabi and about 15% of those issued in the same year in Dubai were issued for construction of new buildings.
UAE Vision Target: A nurturing and sustainable environment for quality living
Public authorities will ensure that the people of the UAE can thrive in an environment rich in cultural and recreational activities, including sports and entertainment.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
EXPO 2020 Dubai

6. Construction activity
UAE Vision Target: To forge stronger international partnerships and capitalize on them to boost trade and commerce
UAE Vision Target: To diversify economy and expand new strategic sectors ensure sustainable development in the future
Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD)
Mussafah Industrial Area
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD)
Al Ruwais Industrial Complex
Madinat Zayed Industrial Zone
Khalifa Port
UAE Vision Target: To provide all Emiratis with a comprehensive range of high quality basic medical services
UAE Vision Target: To provide all Emiratis with equal opportunity and access to first-rate education

7. Employability in the construction sector
International branch campuses in Dubai offer 237 programmes.

8. The annual growth rate of compensation of employees at current prices in ‘Construction’ in 2015 was 4.6%.
The average wage per employee in 2013 in the ‘Construction’ activity was AED 43,000.
The highest average wage per employee was in the ‘Mining and quarrying’ activity with AED thousand, followed by the ‘Financial and insurance’ activity with an average of AED thousand,

9. Construction as a field of study
105 endorsed qualifications (as of August 2016)
Industry sector
Sub- sector code
Sub-sector
Building and construction, estates and assets development and management
G05
Certificate 4 in Building Inspection and Surveying (Principal Qualification)
Certificate 4 in Draughtsmanship (Principal Qualification)
International branch campuses in Dubai offer 237 programmes.

10. Recruitment of UAE graduates
Recruitment of Top Graduates in the UAE – 2016
2016 Qudurat Wave III
Main reason behind the choice of employer
Employees’ expectations
Graduates’ expectations
64% of companies hire people with the right attitude, versus the right degree;
57% of employers said their key challenge is “the lack of availability of talent with the necessary qualifications”;
0% of employers are interested in the ‘brand image’ of a job candidate’s university.
Graduates believe in ‘the right qualification’
26% of graduates see themselves as the CEO or general manager in 10 years.
Salary expectations

11. International Monetary Fund
Job opportunities
Recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley
International Monetary Fund
Economic sectors in the UAE most attractive for foreign direct investments: Tourism; Construction and building; Real estate; Finance
A 2 to 5% salary increase is predicted for individuals working for main contracting groups.
A project manager with three to five years of experience in the industry can typically expect a salary of Dh40,000 to Dh42,000 per month, while those with more than eight years of experience can expect Dh45,000 to Dh48,000.
Project directors with greater than eight years’ experience can expect Dh55,000 to Dh60,000 per month and managing directors, from Dh85,000, for a new role, to more than Dh100,000 per month for the most experienced people.
Bayt.com Middle East Job Index survey (summer 2016)
The private sector is expected to offer the most employment options in the next few months and be the driving force of job growth in the MENA region.
The private sector engages the largest share of the employed population (61.0%), followed by the government sector with 12.4%. 76.6% of the employed UAE nationals work in the government sector and 5.8% in the private sector.
Emiratisation in the construction sector
All construction facilities with a workforce of 500 or more employees must appoint at least one Emirati occupational health and safety officer beginning in 2017 (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation)
There are 3.8 million jobs in the private sector, of which at least 800,000 jobs can be filled by citizens. But so far only 20,000 to 30,000 Emiratis are employed in private businesses.