The United Arab Emirates is “well ahead of the curve” when it comes to ensuring energy security and energy sustainability as a result of the “wise decisions” taken back in 2006 to develop a diversified energy policy including construction of the Arab world’s first commercial nuclear power station at Barakah, Mohamed Al Hammadi, managing director and chief executive officer of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec), told the World Government Summit in Dubai.

“The nation is reaping the benefits of this approach with Barakah now 50% operational, generating abundant, zero-emissions electricity 24/7 to help secure our power needs, provide a foundation for intermittent renewable sources, save billions of dollars’ worth of gas every year to be diverted for other uses, and accelerating our path to Net Zero 2050,” Mr Al Hammadi said.