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UAE completes Arab world’s first nuclear plant

The UAE yesterday announced the completion of the Arab world's first nuclear power plant, calling it a "significant step". Abu Dhabi's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant will produce 40 terawatt-hours

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Published 6 September 2024, 8:00 · Updated 18:15

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UAE completes Arab world’s first nuclear plant

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The UAE yesterday announced the completion of the Arab world’s first nuclear power plant, calling it a “significant step”. Abu Dhabi’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant will produce 40 terawatt-hours of electricity annually after its fourth and final reactor has entered commercial operation, the state-owned Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) said in a statement. It will generate 25 percent of the electricity needs of the country

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