Abu Dhabi : The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has launched its 2023-2026 Strategy, “our vision, our promise” outlining commitment to maintain its regulatory oversight in the nuclear and radiation sectors, as well as its support to the UAE government’s vision “We the UAE 2031”.
FANR’s vision, to be globally recognized as a leading nuclear regulator, will be achieved through the pursuit of two strategic objectives: proactively optimizing the regulatory control of facilities and activities; and advancing research and development and capacity building to address potential evolving challenges in the UAE’s nuclear and radiation sectors.
“Our strategy slogan ‘Our Vision is Our Promise’ reflects our commitment to deliver the UAE Government Priorities by ensuring FANR is a globally recognized regulator,” FANR Director-General Christer Viktorsson said.
“Our vision is Our Promise to the Leadership and the people of the UAE. We are proud that today the UAE is a role model for nuclear newcomer countries by building and operating the first Arab nuclear power plant. FANR is part and parcel of the government and committed to support the UAE’s vision and contribute to its goals.”
FANR will further work closely with other government entities to realize its mandate to provide the necessary regulatory framework by adopting a proactive and innovative work mechanism, he added.
In the next four years, FANR will gear its efforts to prepare for the future by focusing on the areas of nuclear safety, radiation safety, nuclear security, and safeguards, the Authority said.
It will also focus on research and development, capacity building, the implementation of advanced technologies in the nuclear sector, and strengthening engagement with stakeholders, and to strengthen cooperation with its national and international stakeholders among other aspects.
FANR has laid out a number of strategic projects to achieve its vision including “Improving The Radiation Protection Infrastructure”, “Strengthening The Capabilities Of Readiness And Response For Nuclear And Radiological Emergencies” as well as “The Establishment Of The Regulatory Infrastructure For Management Radioactive Waste And Spent Fuel”.
FANR stressed that the strategy is its roadmap towards strengthening and expanding its regulatory oversight, with the goal of protecting the public and the environment through regulating the UAE’s nuclear and radiation sectors.
FANR, set up in 2009, regulates all nuclear activities and licenses the use of radioactive sources in the UAE.
This includes regulating not only the design, siting, construction, operation and decommissioning of nuclear power plants in the country but also includes regulating radioactive material and radiation sources.
FANR controls nuclear safety, security, radiation protection and safeguards, and is committed to enforcing the global accords entered into by the UAE. Learn more at www.fanr.gov.ae.
