The UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) and Saudi Arabia's Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC) have agreed to cooperate in nuclear and radiation regulatory matters, and to form topical working groups.
The agreement follows the signing of a bilateral accord on cooperation in nuclear energy between the two countries in 2019.
Representatives from FANR and NRRC met to explore and strengthen collaboration in regulatory aspects related to nuclear safety, nuclear security, non-proliferation, legal and regulatory framework, emergency preparedness and response.
NRRC presented the status of Saudi Arabia's nuclear program and regulatory framework, while FANR gave updates on the UAE's nuclear energy program, including the recent start-up of unit 1 at its Barakah nuclear power plant.
FANR also discussed its regulatory framework in terms of the nuclear and radiological sectors in the UAE, and efforts to protect the public, workers and the environment from radiation risks.
FANR and NRRC agreed to hold topical workshops and form working groups to exchange information and knowledge related to regulatory framework, radiation protection, nuclear safety and security, as well as nuclear non-proliferation and emergency preparedness. They also agreed to discuss smart licensing systems and public communications.
FANR Director-General Christer Viktorsson said: "We stand ready to provide necessary support to the NRRC and share with them UAE's journey into building the peaceful nuclear program, as well as offer various training and workshops in this regard."
The UAE is a global role model of the development of a peaceful nuclear energy program and a strong regulatory framework for overseeing the nuclear and radiological sectors. Such initiatives offer us the opportunity to transfer the knowledge gained over many years to our Saudi partners while learning from their related experiences," Viktorsson added.
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