UAE To Inaugurate Arab World’s First Nuclear Reactor

UAE To Inaugurate Arab World’s First Nuclear Reactor

In another first in the Arab world, the UAE has received green light to operate its highly anticipated nuclear plant.. The UAE Nuclear Energy Programme achieved a major milestone as the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 received its operating licence from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR).. Once operational, the Unit 1 will be able to produce clean electricity to cover 6 per cent of the UAE's energy demand and all the four units together can cater to 25 per cent of the electricity needs in the country.. The UAE is the first country in the Arab region to operate a nuclear power plant.. The nuclear plant uses third generation advanced technologies to ensure safety and security.. Clean electricity tariff will be decided by the Ministry of Energy, said Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE's permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and deputy chairman of the FANR.. The Barakah plant Unit 1 will produce 1,400MW and expected to produce clean electricity to cover over six per cent of the UAE's energy needs..