Global investment in uranium exploration and mine development is increasing as countries prepare for a potential expansion of nuclear energy, but significant investment will be needed to ensure future supply, according to a new report by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The UAE participated in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 70th General Conference in Vienna, reaffirming its commitment to the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy. The delegation was led by FANR Director-General Hamad Al Kaabi, marking 50 years of UAE-IAEA membership.
Saudi student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al Subeil won a gold medal and the Best Female Student award from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at its key event, International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026), in recognition of her scientific excellence and outstanding performance.
Construction has begun on Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant, a project estimated to cost $9.5 billion. The launch was announced by the presidential press service, with officials saying the facility will strengthen the country's future electricity supply.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations (UN), is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi through continuous coordination with the relevant UAE authorities, while expressing its full readiness to provide assistance if needed.
