Meet the chief tasked to tell UAE&rsquo s nuclear story – MENAFN.COM

Meet the chief tasked to tell UAE&rsquo s nuclear story – MENAFN.COM

In an era where consumers are bombarded with information and data, stories are often what will make an impact and ultimately stick, believes Rashid Al Falahi, the newly appointed chief storytelling officer of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (NAFR). When the UAE began constructing the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, it realised that transparency was essential to ensure both domestic and international support. The UAE's interest in a peaceful nuclear power plant was made clear and shared across official channels. Motivated by the need to develop additional sources of electricity and meet future demands, the narrative had to reflect their intentions for a peaceful use of nuclear technology. ''We in the UAE, from the very beginning, were aware of the issues raised by nuclear power with respect to health, safety and environment. The decisions leading to a potential development of a nuclear power plant was grounded in the acceptance of the citizens," says Al Falahi. In that regard, the government of the UAE released an in-depth policy paper to the public, addressing how the development of a nuclear energy facility would be pursued safely, securely and peacefully. ''The decision to make use of nuclear energy was only made after an