i-Nuclear Update: Constructio license issued for Barakah - UAE's first nuclear reactors

Construction license issued for Barakah — United Arab Emirates’ first nuclear reactors by I-Nuclear

United Arab Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. was given a construction license for the Arab state’s first nuclear reactors -- two Korean-designed APR 1400 reactors to be built at Barakah.

The Federal Agency for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) issued the construction license after a rigorous review and approval process, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. (ENEC) said in a statement July 18.

“This approval confirms that we are building a world-class nuclear energy program for the UAE and remain committed to the highest standards of safety and quality,” ENEC CEO Mohamed Al Hammadi said.