The UAE chairs a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency to strengthen regulatory capabilities in the nuclear and radiation sector

Vienna, July 16 / WAM / The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, chaired the thirty-first meeting of the Office of the Steering Committee for Regulatory Capacity Building of the International Atomic Energy Agency, which was held at the agency’s headquarters in Austria.

The meeting was chaired by Shaima Al Mansouri, Director of the Education and Training Department at the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, Chairman of the Steering Committee, with the participation of senior officials from regulatory authorities and the General Secretariat of the International Agency, to discuss the efforts made to develop the competencies and capabilities of workers in the nuclear and radiation sector.

The meeting discussed various programs developed by the international agency to help regulatory authorities assess their needs for competencies, identify skills gaps, and develop human capabilities.

Participants discussed ways to expand digital learning opportunities, enhance knowledge management, and employ artificial intelligence technologies to support training, competency assessment, and workforce planning.

The office approved the agenda of the eighteenth meeting of the Steering Committee, scheduled to be held later this year, and also agreed to extend the UAE’s presidency of the Steering Committee until 2027, which reflects the continued international confidence in the country’s leadership role in enhancing the building of global regulatory capabilities.

The UAE was elected in October 2024 to chair the Steering Committee for Building Regulatory Capacities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and has since contributed to supporting the development of the regulatory capabilities of regulatory agencies around the world.

Shaima Al Mansouri said that the presence of specialized expertise represents a priority for regulatory authorities, so it is necessary to invest in developing specialized training programs and developing skills so that these authorities can keep pace with the rapid developments in the nuclear and radiation sector.

She added that under the umbrella of the International Atomic Energy Agency, member states cooperate to build capabilities that contribute to the sustainability of an effective regulatory system and ensure safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

The Steering Committee for Regulatory Capacity Building of the International Atomic Energy Agency is responsible for developing the strategy and roadmap to enhance the competencies of regulatory agencies responsible for nuclear and radiation safety. It also supports member states by enhancing international cooperation, exchanging best practices, and developing programs and guidelines that enable agencies to build independent, effective and sustainable institutions.

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