As the global push for sustainability intensifies, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is emerging as a leader in green construction and economic transformation. In a bold shift away from oil dependency, the UAE’s investment in sustainable construction practices has surged, with a notable 25% increase in demand for skilled workers in the sector since May last year. This not only signals a deeper commitment to environmental responsibility but also promises higher wages and more stable job opportunities, underscoring the UAE’s determination to champion sustainable development on a global scale. Blueprint for a green economy Under the "Vision 2021" initiative and Sheikh Mohammed's 2012 “Green Economy for Sustainable Development” directive, the UAE has laid out an ambitious blueprint for transforming its...
As the UAE marks 2024 as the ‘Year of Sustainability,’ the country’s construction sector is undergoing a major transformation toward green building practices. This shift is driving a substantial 25% increase in demand for skilled Indian blue-collar workers, according to new data from Huntr, a UAE-based AI-driven platform that helps large enterprises manage blue-collar workers. Demand Surge in Green Roles From May 2023 to April 2024, the demand for workers skilled in sustainable construction practices surged by 25%, particularly for roles requiring expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twin Technologies, energy efficiency, safety compliance, and sustainable materials management. These skills are critical as the UAE pushes forward with its sustainability agenda, focusing on projects that prioritize energy efficiency and...
Dubai has always impressed the world with its glittering skyline, becoming a global symbol of ambition and prosperity. But behind the towering skyscrapers and luxury hotels lies a story that rarely gets told. It’s the story of the migrant workers—individuals who’ve traveled from all over the world to lay the foundation of Dubai as we know it today. These workers,...
Huntr, a leading HR and employment technology provider, and BetterPlace, a prominent HRMS service provider, are proud to announce their strategic partnership poised to reshape the blue-collar job market. The collaboration between Huntr and BetterPlace’s HRMS platform goBetter, aims to simplify and enhance the employment process for blue-collar workers. At the heart of this partnership is the introduction of an...
Kerala’s Reverse Migration Challenge: How Huntr is Helping Turn a Crisis into an Opportunity The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted economies and societies across the globe, but its impact on migration patterns has been particularly profound. In Kerala, one of India’s most migrant-dependent states, the pandemic triggered an unprecedented wave of reverse migration. Nearly 1 million skilled and unskilled workers, who had...
Highlights from the Vatican Youth Symposium 2021: Youth Innovation and Leadership at the Forefront Amid the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, the Vatican Youth Symposium 2021 transitioned to a virtual format for the second consecutive year, enabling over 600 participants from around the globe to join the discussion on sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Global Youth Movements: Leading Change for...
