Based on the contribution to the GDP of about 49.8 percent, it is safe to say that the oil and gas sector is the
most important sector in Abu Dhabi. The earnings from the sector are
responsible for the rise in the economic stature of Abu Dhabi, and hence any
change – upward or downward, is capable of causing ripple effects across other
sectors. The sector, therefore not only generates a lot of oil and gas jobs, but also help in the creation of jobs in other
sectors including health care, real estate, hospitality, IT and many more.
Historically, UAE has been considered as one of the
oil rich areas, and hence has always remained as one of the top most areas to
have a job in the oil and gas industry. The sector has been able to hire people
from a wide range of skill sets ranging from engineering to management.
Therefore, a lot of nationals and expats have taken jobs in this sector and in
a bid to secure their future.