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UAE, Japan sign up for nuclear cooperation

Nuclear Policies

02 May 2013

UAE-Japan business forum (WAM)_48A cooperation agreement on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy signed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan clears the way for the transfer of nuclear materials, technology and related items between the two countries.

Survey finds growing support in UAE

Nuclear Policies

19 March 2013

Barakah 1 first concrete 48Public support for nuclear energy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to grow, according to a nationwide opinion poll. The survey also revealed a shift in the national mindset regarding energy sources.

Nuclear bilateral for Argentina and UAE

Nuclear Policies

15 January 2013

Khalifa and Kirchner (Presidency of Argentina)_48Ministers from Argentina and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding on peaceful uses of nuclear energy during an official visit to Abu Dhabi by Argentinian president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

Barakah containment liner assembly starts

New Nuclear

25 March 2013

Barakah 1 containment liner 48Installation has started of the sections of the containment liner plate in the reactor building for unit 1 of the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear power plant.

Application in for next two Barakah units

New Nuclear

04 March 2013

UAE nuclear power plant 70x48An application for the construction of units 3 and 4 at the new Barakah plant in the UAE has been submitted by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation to the country's nuclear regulator.

Bilateral secures UAE fuel supply

Exploration and Nuclear Fuel

18 December 2012

Russia will legally be able to supply uranium as well as conversion and enrichment services to the United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) first nuclear power plant under a newly signed cooperation agreement.