Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the UAE has taken great strides in diversifying its energy resources and edging closer towards sustainability thanks to the vision of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the constant follow-up of the Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed praised the progress of UAE’s Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme highlighting its key importance as part of UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 that was launched in order to boost the development drive.

The remarks by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed were made during a meeting at Emirates Towers, in which he welcomed Mohamed Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer at Emirates Nuclear Energy in presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of the Emirates Group; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai; and Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai.

Al Hammadi briefed HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed on the progress of UAE’s Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme culminating in the issuance of the operational licence for the first unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed expressed pride in the efforts of Emirati cadres who have gained expertise through partnerships with international bodies to develop peaceful domestic nuclear power capabilities, and approaching such capabilities in such a manner that ensures long-term sustainability.