UAE issues law on peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Dubai, Oct 5 (PTI) The United Arab Emirates has issued a federal law under which a nuclear regulatory body will be set up to monitor the peaceful use of atomic energy.
The move is in accordance with the criteria set by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a framework for the successful implementation of the Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme, official news agency, Wam, said.
The law, issued by President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, prohibits the development, construction or operation of uranium enrichment or spent fuel reprocessing facilities within the borders of the UAE.
In keeping with its policy commitment to complete operational transparency, the UAE consulted closely with the IAEA as well as the governments of major nuclear suppliers (e.g., France the US, the UK, Japan, South Korea etc.) in the development of the law, the Wam release said.
Hats off to the President of the United Arab Emirates - I love it. Every country must follow suit - Prathap G., Sharjah
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