# 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.

- **Source date:** 2026-10-20
- **Original source:** [Emirates News Agency (WAM)](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2u6pf9-iaea-commends-uae-emergency-response-barakah)
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## 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.

[Emirates News Agency (WAM)](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2u6pf9-iaea-commends-uae-emergency-response-barakah)

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