The UAE adopts nuclear energy law
As reported by AFP yesterday – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has adopted a civilian nuclear energy law that will pave the way for contracts worth 41 billion dollars for the construction of power plants, according to WAM news agency.
The official agency states that the law, which was issued on Sunday by presidential decree, will prohibit the enrichment of uranium – the process by which the substance is transformed into nuclear fuel and atomic bombs.
The UAE has set up the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation which will oversee as well as guarantee nuclear safety and security, and will devise a system to accredit workers in the sector across its seven emirates.
Authority chairman Ahmad Mubarak al-Mazrouie said that they totally understand the importance of safety and security in using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, and confirmed that they are committed to their role in guaranteeing the benefits of nuclear energy, in such a way that will not impact public safety or the environment.
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