Saudi Arabia is actively working on constructing its first nuclear power plant and has completed the necessary readiness requirements for nuclear regulatory work, announced Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman during the 68th Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna.
Prince Abdulaziz emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s systems and infrastructure meet international regulatory standards, underscoring the nation’s commitment to peaceful nuclear energy. Prince Abdulaziz, who also chairs the Board of Directors of King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy and the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission, highlighted the Kingdom’s focus on harnessing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
He noted the importance of nuclear energy in social and economic development and reiterated Saudi Arabia’s dedication to its national nuclear energy project. This project includes the construction of the first nuclear power plant, which aims to diversify the national energy mix and support sustainable development in line with international commitments.
