The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has adopted a federal law on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, bringing its plans for a nuclear power program one step closer.
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan signed the law on 4 October, establishing a national nuclear regulatory authority and prohibiting the country from pursuing uranium enrichment.
The 'Federal Authority of Nuclear Regulation' is a fully independent nuclear safety regulatory authority, which aims to "oversee the nuclear energy sector in the UAE and to promote the highest standards of nuclear safety, nuclear security and radiological protection."
The law also supports the development of a robust system for the licensing and control of nuclear material. It prohibits "the development, construction or operation of uranium enrichment or spent fuel reprocessing facilities within the borders of the UAE."
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