DUBAI: The UAE connected its nuclear energy plant to the national electrical grid on Wednesday after various safety tests, state news agency WAM reported, marking a first for the Arab world.
This marks the first time UAE’s grid will use nuclear power. Operations at Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant were started on Aug. 1, 2020.
“The safe and successful connection of Unit 1 to the UAE grid marks the key moment when we begin to deliver on our mission to power the growth of the nation by supplying clean electricity… we are confident in our people and our technology to continue to progress to reach commercial operations, and the completion of the remaining three units, with the goal to power up to 25 percent of the UAE’s electricity needs for at least the next 60 years,” Chief Executive of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, ENEC, Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Hammadi said.
UAE connects Barakah nuclear plant to electric grid
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UAE connects Barakah nuclear plant to electric grid
- This marks the first time UAE’s grid will use nuclear power
- Operations at Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant were started on Aug. 1, 2020
Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza
- Trump administration earlier in the week said the US-drafted ceasefire plan for Gaza was now moving into its challenging second phase
JERUSALEM: Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza.
The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington says the Gaza executive committee “was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy,” without details.
Saturday’s statement also said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the foreign ministry to contact Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The committee announced by the White House on Friday includes no Israeli official but has an Israeli businessman. Other members announced so far include two of President Donald Trump’s closest confidants, a former British prime minister, an American general and a collection of top officials from Middle Eastern governments.
The Trump administration earlier in the week said the US-drafted ceasefire plan for Gaza was now moving into its challenging second phase.
