UAE to host WANO Global Biennial General Meeting, first in Arab nation

UAE to host WANO Global Biennial General Meeting, first in Arab nation

ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE will host the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Biennial General Meeting, set to take place for the first time in the region, in Abu Dhabi from 28th to 30th September 2024. The announcement follows the appointment of Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), as the first Emirati and first Arab WANO President in October 2022.

The UAE has become a benchmark for the delivery of peaceful nuclear energy to the highest standards of safety, security, quality and non-proliferation, offering a model for newcomer nations looking to develop their own civil nuclear energy facilities. ENEC’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is today playing a significant role in rapidly decarbonising the nation’s energy sector and is a sustainable powerhouse for the country’s economic development, providing energy security and sustainability. The UAE is committed to supporting newcomer nations, in addition to existing members, to enhance operational safety and reliability across the global fleet.

Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and CEO of ENEC and President of WANO, said, “We are proud that Abu Dhabi will host the upcoming WANO Biennial General Meeting and as WANO’s