IAEA mission commends UAE emergency preparedness at Barakah
An advisory team reviewed safety arrangements and response lessons at the Al Dhafra nuclear plant during a mission held from Oct. 12 to 20.
- Publish date: 2026-10-20
- Category: Standards & Policy
- Original source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
- Reading time: 1 min read
Safety review and lessons
The International Atomic Energy Agency team commended UAE emergency preparedness and response during an advisory mission to Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra. The review covered safety arrangements, emergency response capabilities and lessons from the May 17 drone strike on an electrical generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter. The mission also noted regulatory oversight and work to strengthen staff readiness and infrastructure resilience.