The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced the unveiling of the commemorative plaque following the signing of an agreement designating Khalifa University as an IAEA Collaborating Centre.
Signed in Abu Dhabi on October 30th the agreement will enable enhanced sharing of the experience of the UAE in building its nuclear power infrastructure development with other embarking IAEA Member States. A plaque commemorating the agreement was unveiled at a ceremony on the main campus of Khalifa University.
The agreement marks the beginning of a four-year period of close cooperation between Khalifa University and the IAEA on implementing activities in the field of nuclear power infrastructure and human resource development. In particular Khalifa University will support IAEA activities on enhancing Member States’ capabilities in building and assessing the infrastructure required for a nuclear power program as well as developing critical competences required for infrastructure development.
The collaboration will include stakeholders of the UAE nuclear power program such as Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) Critical Infrastructure & Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) and the Abu Dhabi Polytechnic.
Signing the agreement for the university Khalifa University Interim President Dr Tod A. Laursen said: “We at Khalifa University are honored by the IAEA designation of Khalifa University as an IAEA Collaborating Centre. From the time we signed our first Practical Arrangements with the IAEA in 2010 until now we have engaged with the IAEA on human resource development through our Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) program and hosting of the joint IAEA-KU NEM Schools. We look forward to enhancing our offerings in this area both within the UAE and to support IAEA Member States.”
Dr Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Interim Executive Vice President Khalifa University said: “Khalifa University for Science and Technology plays an important role in promoting the country’s emerging nuclear energy sector by supplying it with highly qualified national talents who are capable of realizing the vision of the UAE’s leadership in achieving the highest standards of excellence. The selection of Khalifa University as a center for collaboration with the IAEA is evidence of the University’s established level of expertise in the nuclear energy and its safety.”
He added saying: “The inclusion of all these stakeholders highlights the UAE leadership’s commitment to working closely with the IAEA and strengthens the UAE model as a new entrant to nuclear power by sharing good practices and knowledge with other IAEA member states.”
“The Agency appreciates the strengthened cooperation with Khalifa University ” said Mikhail Chudakov IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Energy who signed the agreement for the IAEA. “It will enable professionals from embarking countries to benefit from the know-how which the UAE has developed by building the infrastructure licensing and constructing its first nuclear power plant in line with the IAEA Milestones approach.”
Earlier this year Khalifa University hosted the IAEA Nuclear Energy Management (NEM) School in the UAE in collaboration with the FANR ENEC and Nawah. Participants included 56 young UAE professionals from ENEC Nawah FANR CICPA and NCEMA as well as participants from both Saudi Arabia and Malaysia.
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