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Fourth Barakah unit receives operating licence

Fourth Barakah unit receives operating licence

The United Arab Emirates' nuclear regulator has issued the licence to Nawah Energy Company, clearing the way for commissioning and commercial operation of the unit and marking a historic moment as the UAE realises its nuclear energy vision.

Regulation & Safety 17 November 2023

ENEC, OSGE cooperate to advance SMRs in Europe

ENEC, OSGE cooperate to advance SMRs in Europe

A memorandum of understanding between Polish company Orlen Synthos Green Energy and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation will see the parties work together to support decarbonisation efforts in Poland and Europe through investments in in small modular reactors.
 

Corporate 12 September 2023

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UAE launches nuclear educational courses

UAE launches nuclear educational courses

A Diploma in Nuclear Technology course has been launched by Nawah Energy Company to educate and train UAE National High School graduates to become local operators at the Barakah nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, the UAE has launched its first MSc Programme in Medical Physics.

New Nuclear 20 July 2023

Barakah 4 in final operational readiness tests

Barakah 4 in final operational readiness tests

Barakah's operations team has begun the final operational readiness testing needed before the fourth unit at the site near Ruwais in Abu Dhabi can receive an operating licence from the UAE's nuclear regulator.

New Nuclear 08 June 2023

Nuclearelectrica and ENEC sign MoU on cooperation

Nuclearelectrica and ENEC sign MoU on cooperation

Romania's Nuclearelectrica and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the "potential development and expansion of nuclear energy programmes in the United Arab Emirates and Romania as well as within central and eastern Europe".

New Nuclear 22 March 2023

Third Barakah unit begins commercial operation

Third Barakah unit begins commercial operation

The third unit at the UAE's nuclear power plant has been declared in commercial operation, less than a year after Barakah 2 reached the same milestone.

New Nuclear 24 February 2023

UAE celebrates its nuclear professionals

UAE celebrates its nuclear professionals

The UAE will celebrate the Professional Day of the Nuclear and Radiation Sector Workers on 16 February every year after receiving approval from the country's Cabinet.

Corporate 17 February 2023

France, India and UAE announce cooperation roadmap

France, India and UAE announce cooperation roadmap

The foreign ministers of the three nations have formally announced a trilateral initiative which will focus on solar and nuclear energy, as well as the fight against climate change and the protection of biodiversity, particularly in the Indian Ocean region.

Energy & Environment 06 February 2023

Korea and UAE agree to expand nuclear cooperation

Korea and UAE agree to expand nuclear cooperation

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to "deepen and accelerate collaboration in the peaceful nuclear energy sector". Several memorandums of understanding were signed during a meeting between Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nayhan.

Nuclear Policies 16 January 2023

Grid connection for third Barakah unit

Grid connection for third Barakah unit

Barakah unit 3 is now supplying its first electricity to the UAE's grid. Barakah, the country's first nuclear power plant, is a key component of the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy.

New Nuclear 10 October 2022