Nuclear

For 2009, nuclear power will be a new focus area at the Middle East Electricity exhibition. The show will provide international companies operating in the sector with the opportunity to showcase their products and services to key decision makers from across the Middle East and beyond.

The United Arab Emirates looks set to win the race to be the first Arab state to set up a civilian nuclear power programme. The UAE government has produced detailed plans for acquiring skills and technology and for dealing with regulatory problems.

The UAE has partnered with the US, France and the UK to help achieve their aim of having several reactors online by 2020 producing one third of the county's electricity.

The emirates are not alone in planning to use nuclear power as, since 2006, 15 other countries in the Middle East have announced plans to start or revive nuclear power plans.

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Industry News

UAE launches nuclear policy to meet energy demand
14 Jul 08, World Nuclear News
Following endorsement by the Cabinet of Ministers, the government of the United Arab Emirates has published a comprehensive national policy on nuclear energy in order to meet a more than doubling in energy demand by 2020.

UAE plans 14 nuclear plants
6 July 08, Arabian Business
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is planning to build up to 14 nuclear power plants at a cost of £40 billion (US $79 billion)

Algeria plans law for nuclear power this year
1 July 08, Gulf News
Algiers: Algeria's government will send a bill to parliament this year to regulate nuclear power generation

UAE inches closer to nuclear milestone
24 Jun 08, The National

The Big Debate Should the Gulf go nuclear
24 Jun 08, Emirates Business

Bids invited for N power
23 Jun Emirates Business 24/7

Resources sufficient says BP chief
11 Jun 08, Arabian Business

Supply diversification
10 Jun 08, Arabian Business

Dubai lifts UAE to top Arab non oil trade hub
2 June 08, Emiares Business

Nuclear's second wind
1 Jun 08, Arabian Business

Nuclear energy best option for Gulf states experts
28 May 08, Gulf Inthemedia

Nuclear technology can solve future power needs
27 May 08, Emirates Business

Experts back Gulf nuclear drive
27 May 08, Arabian Business

UAE France lay ground for nuclear partnership
22 May 08, khaleej Times

Resources give UAE edge in nuclear race
20 May 08, The National