The program, launched by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, targets outstanding Emirati students who have obtained bachelor’s degrees in engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and nuclear engineering, according to UAE news agency WAM on Friday. The program offers participants a unique opportunity to acquire advanced scientific knowledge and specialized practical and operational experience, paving the way for promising career paths in the operation and management of nuclear power plants.
Candidates begin their hands-on training as field operators at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plants to gain direct experience in plant operation systems. The UAE owns four units at the Barakah Peaceful Energy Plant, which began construction in 2012, located in the Al Dhafra region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, about 53 kilometers southwest of the city of Ruwais.
Currently, two units are operating commercially, and the third is in progress, while construction on the fourth unit has reached 92 percent completion.
