Mohammed Al Hammadi, the first Emirati and Arab president of the International Organization of Nuclear Operators

Al Hammadi stressed that the UAE has a leading position in the field of nuclear energy development.

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The UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program recorded a new achievement at the global level, represented by the selection of the Managing Director and CEO of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, Mohammed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, as the new president of the International Organization of Nuclear Operators, as the first Emirati and the first Arab to chair the organization, after a vote that took place during the meeting. General of the International Organization in the Czech capital, Prague.

With many countries seeking to join the International Organization of Nuclear Operators to support their plans to develop new nuclear power facilities, the international community views the UAE as a role model in developing a peaceful nuclear energy program that adheres to the highest standards of safety, quality and transparency.

In a statement yesterday, Al Hammadi affirmed his commitment to supporting these countries, in addition to the member states of the organization, to enhance the safety and reliability of all nuclear power plants around the world.

He said, "The UAE has a leading position in the field of nuclear energy development, as the Barakah plants apply best practices and invest the best practices in force in the global nuclear energy sector."

The selection of Al Hammadi as President of the International Organization of Nuclear Operators highlights the close and continuing cooperation between the UAE and the global nuclear energy sector.

It also highlights the commitment of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation to the highest standards of safety and security, and the application of best performance practices in various aspects of the UAE's peaceful nuclear program.

In his new position, Al Hammadi will lead the Board of Directors of the International Organization of Nuclear Operators, which includes three members from regional centers in several countries, and will promote direct participation of members to ensure the successful implementation of the organization's missions.

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation joined the International Organization of Nuclear Operators in October 2010, and Al Hammadi was elected to the board of directors of the organization's Atlanta Center in America in August 2015.

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