‘UAE celebrates international nuclear collaboration’

ABU DHABI / WAM

As the UAE progresses steadily with its peaceful nuclear energy programme, the nation continues to work closely with international experts to ensure the highest levels of nuclear quality and safety. This international collaboration has been an essential part of the programme throughout, and is a key feature that all new nuclear energy projects around the world can learn and benefit from, writes Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in an OpEd on the World Nuclear News website.
“It fills me with immense pride to see that more than 400 Emiratis have obtained nuclear energy related qualifications. As the first Emirati nuclear engineer, I gained detailed insights and knowledge from the international community early on in my career and continue to do so today. I believe that global knowledge transfer and sharing of experiences are critical for the ongoing development of our industry.
An increasing number of countries see civil nuclear energy programmes playing an essential role in addressing climate change and contributing to their sustainable development goals. Thirty countries already operate nuclear energy plants that provide 11 percent of the world’s electricity without emitting carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. More countries around the world are considering peaceful nuclear energy programmes, with an additional thirty nations assessing or preparing to introduce nuclear energy plants. At the end of this month, we will welcome high-level delegations and international experts at the International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century, organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency, to be held in Abu Dhabi.