Prime Highlights
- All four units of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant are now fully operational, marking a major milestone.
- The UAE strengthened nuclear safety with new regulations, cybersecurity measures, and global alignment.
Key Facts
- The report was submitted to the International Atomic Energy Agency under the Convention on Nuclear Safety.
- The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation introduced updated guidelines and a 2025–2029 regulatory plan.
Background
The UAE has completed its Tenth National Report, which it presented at the Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety held at the International Atomic Energy Agency. The report shows how the country has developed its nuclear safety obligations through its laws and regulations and its actual work operations.
The report’s main achievement shows that the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant now operates all four units, which generate electricity. This development represents a significant milestone for the UAE’s nuclear energy program.
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation made multiple regulatory updates during the reporting period, which included enhanced security requirements for nuclear facility physical protection and cybersecurity systems. FANR published new regulatory guides, which provide guidelines for the safe transportation of radioactive materials and created a regulatory masterplan that will cover the period from 2025 to 2029 to prepare for new technology and upcoming industry requirements.
Nawah Energy Company achieved consistent progress in its operational performance, which included executing safe refuelling outages at Barakah. The operator improved nuclear safety culture through its independent assessments and structured training initiatives, while it helped develop the UAE’s nuclear supply chain through its strategic partnerships.
The report shows how the UAE meets IAEA safety standards and applies the Vienna Declaration on Nuclear Safety principles. The country has implemented previous review meeting recommendations while it continues to develop emergency preparedness systems.
FANR Director-General Christer Viktorsson said the report reflects the UAE’s sustained commitment to the highest nuclear safety standards, supported by a robust regulatory framework, while reinforcing the country’s role as a transparent contributor to the global nuclear safety regime.
The UAE joined the Convention on Nuclear Safety in 2009 and continues to actively participate in its review processes.
