The UAE cabinet has issued a resolution to ensure individuals and firms comply with the country’s nuclear safety regulations. It specifies details of penalties, including fines and suspension of violators’ licenses. Four nuclear reactors are currently under construction in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region, with the first unit scheduled to start operating in 2017. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation has been tasked with setting safety standards and licensing users of radioactive material.
UAE President and Rulers offer condolences to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with other Rulers, offered their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
UAE among global leaders in nuclear security progress
The United Arab Emirates has made significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth out of 48 countries assessed for protecting nuclear facilities against sabotage.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum laid to rest
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been laid to rest at Dubai's Umm Hurair Cemetery on Tuesday, following a funeral prayer attended by royals at Grand Zabeel Mosque.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away; 10-day mourning in Dubai
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has passed away on Monday, with the Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, declaring a 10-day mourning in the Emirate.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with other Rulers, offered their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The United Arab Emirates has made significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth out of 48 countries assessed for protecting nuclear facilities against sabotage.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been laid to rest at Dubai's Umm Hurair Cemetery on Tuesday, following a funeral prayer attended by royals at Grand Zabeel Mosque.
