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Agneta Rising, Director General, WNA

Agneta Rising

Director General, World Nuclear Association

The UAE is the first nation in the Arab world to use nuclear technology to meet its energy needs. Over the next few years, as all four units are brought online, output will increase to provide 25% of the UAE’s electricity demand, demonstrating how nuclear technology can deliver rapid, large-scale decarbonization. Other countries will look to the UAE and learn from their foresightedness to invest in nuclear to build their sustainable infrastructure and provide highly-skilled jobs for decades to come.

Maria G. Korsnick, President and Chief Executive Officer of NEI

Maria G. Korsnick

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute

Achieving operations just eight years from the start of construction demonstrates how a country can expand its supply of carbon-free electricity safely and efficiently, to meet our global need for more clean energy. And as the first commercial nuclear power plant in the Arab world, Barakah is an example for the entire region of how peaceful nuclear energy can diversify countries’ energy portfolios and economies.

HANS BLIX, Director-General Emeritus of the IAEA

HANS BLIX

Director-General Emeritus of the IAEA

As former Chairman of the International Advisory Board for the Barakah project, I take joy in congratulating the people and government of Abu Dhabi for turning to modern science and technology for development. The prudent and professional way I have seen the project pursued by the government and the responsible organizations inspires respect and confidence. They have made full use of the world’s extensive nuclear experience – from the knowledge of the Korean constructors to advice, reviews and services by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the World Association of Nuclear Operators and others.

Mr. Ernest Moniz  Co-Chairman and CEO of Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI)  Former United States Secretary of Energy

ERNEST MONIZ

Co-Chairman of Nuclear Threat Initiative, Former United States Secretary for Energy

Congratulations to Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) & Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) for safely launching UAE Gov’s first nuclear energy plant - demonstrating that making significant nonproliferation commitments at the outset can help spell success for new, peaceful nuclear energy programs.

Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency

RAFAEL MARIANO GROSSI

Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency

Congratulations UAE for achieving first criticality of Unit 1 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supports the UAE & other countries that opt for introducing nuclear power, which plays a key role in achieving clean & affordable energy and in tackling climate change.

William D. Magwood IV

WILLIAM D. MAGWOOD, IV

Director-General, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency

The UAE’s successful implementation of a new nuclear programme is a great accomplishment that demonstrates both that new nuclear plants can be built on schedule and within projected costs and that a country without a long history in nuclear energy can rapidly establish a safe and effective nuclear power infrastructure. Not only has the UAE brought the Barakah plant to criticality, but it has taken comprehensive and very impressive steps toward developing a skilled workforce of highly motivated men and women who will ensure safe and reliable nuclear operations decades to come.

Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI)

NUCLEAR THREAT INITIATIVE (NTI)

Congratulations to Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) & Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) for safe startup of Unit 1 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant! This historic milestone began with significant sovereign non-proliferation commitments. The UAE offers important leadership in showing how nuclear power can advance safely and without nuclear proliferation dangers.

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