India is actively seeking to broaden its strategic partnership with the UAE by venturing into emerging sectors like nuclear energy, critical minerals, and genomics. This initiative was highlighted by Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, during the Indo-UAE Conclave organized by the India Today Group in collaboration with the UAE India Business Council-UAE Chapter....
The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Al-Budaiwi, met with Shan Zhongde, the Director of the China Atomic Energy Authority, to explore opportunities for enhancing cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. This meeting occurred on the sidelines of the first GCC-China Forum on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology, which took...
The United States and Saudi Arabia are progressing towards a preliminary agreement that will facilitate cooperation on the development of a civil nuclear industry in the kingdom. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced this development during a press briefing in Riyadh, where he met with Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, according to Zawya....
Fabtech Engineering, a steel fabrication specialist located in Dubai Industrial City, has entered into a partnership with France’s Groupe M. This agreement aims to drive innovation and sustainable development within the UAE’s nuclear and sustainable energy sectors. The signing ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Nicolas Niemtchinow, the Ambassador of the French Republic to...
Abu Dhabi’s state-run atomic power company, Emirates Nuclear Energy Co. (ENEC), is preparing to invest in the French-Italian operator Newcleo. This decision follows the signing of an agreement during a visit to Rome by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. ENEC aims to pursue a direct investment through private funding, alongside a co-investment...
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has announced plans to launch transformative projects in 2025, aligning with the national vision “We the UAE 2031” to make the country one of the safest in the world. These initiatives will focus on enhancing radiation safety, regulatory systems, and international cooperation. According to WAM (see also...
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has granted a new licence to the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), enabling it to search nationwide for suitable locations to dispose of low-level nuclear waste. This move, announced during a press briefing highlighting FANR’s achievements in 2024 and plans for 2025, is part of the UAE’s...
The name Enron is back in the spotlight, not for a corporate scandal, but for a parody campaign involving a fictional product called the “Enron Egg.” Introduced on January 7, 2025, the so-called “world’s first micro-nuclear reactor for home use” quickly went viral, with the term “Enron Egg” trending on Google. The campaign, titled “Nuclear...