In a major milestone for the UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy programme, the FANR Abu Dhabi ( Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation) on 17th February 2020 announced the approval for the operating license for the Unit 1 reactor at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
The approving license caps a 12-year journey since the UAE officially launched its nuclear programme back in 2008, with Unit 1 now set to enter into its commission phase according to FANR Abu Dhabi, before starting full commercial operations.
A new achievement has been just made by the UAE, becoming the first Arab country to operate a peaceful nuclear power plant. The UAE granted Nawah Energy Company the operating license for Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
“Today marks a new chapter in our journey for the development of peaceful nuclear energy with the issuing of the operating license for the first Barakah plant. As we prepare for the next 50 years to safeguard our needs, our biggest strength is national talent,” tweeted out His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces.