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Al Etihad
18-06-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
FANR leads national dialogue on future of radiation oncology, patient protection
18 June 2025 19:20 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) organised its first Meet Your Regulator event of the year 2025, held under the theme 'Radiation Oncology: Current & Future', where healthcare professionals and radiation oncology experts discussed trends in oncology, national and international frameworks and regulations for radiation protection of workers and patients, and other technical participants showcased their organisations' methods and procedures for radiological imaging, and how radiological imaging plays an essential role in radiotherapy oncology, guiding treatment planning and adaptive strategies, as well as the role of standardised radiological reviews in enhancing clinical accuracy, ensuring patient safety and adherence to national and international also discussed strategic solutions to address existing challenges in radiotherapy, including the need to standardise guidelines and protocols harmonised with the technological trends in radiation oncology, as well as the potential implementation of AI and digital tools in cancer diagnostics and also explored the need to expand capacity-building programmes to meet future staff needs, cooperation in research and development, and plans to establish a dedicated task force under the Radiation Protection Committee (RPC) to coordinate nationally with health authorities and facilitate expert reviews of regulatory frameworks.'We are committed to fostering collaboration between regulators and healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of radiation safety. This event provided a vital platform to exchange expertise, align on best practices, and explore innovations shaping the future of radiation oncology in the UAE, and to help strengthen our shared responsibility to protect both patients and workers, and enabling the safe and effective use of emerging technologies in radiotherapy,' said Aayda Al Shehhi, FANR's Director of Radiation showcased its contributions in developing the UAE's radiation protection infrastructure, including its cooperation with international organisations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), International Committee for Radiation Protection (ICRP), and the establishment of the RPC in 2011, which FANR chairs and plays an advisory role to the UAE government on matters relating to radiation is supporting the UAE's efforts to be a leader in healthcare innovation and a hub for medical tourism, in line with the "Forward Society" pillar of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision that aims, among other goals, to provide high-quality healthcare to all. In October 2025, FANR will host the 8th International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection, organised by the ICRP, where experts and officials from around the world will exchange expertise and strengthen cooperation in radiological protection.
Hi Dubai
05-02-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE's FANR to Launch Transformational Projects for Nuclear Safety and Regulation
The UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) is set to implement a series of transformational projects supporting the national vision "We the UAE 2031." These initiatives aim to enhance nuclear safety and security while expanding the UAE's international cooperation in the field. Christer Viktorsson, FANR's Director-General, highlighted at a press briefing in Abu Dhabi that the authority will continue sharing its expertise with nuclear newcomer countries. The UAE will host the 8th International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection in October 2025, welcoming around 600 experts to discuss radiation protection and advancements. In response to global nuclear energy trends, including COP28's pledge to triple nuclear energy by 2050, FANR is strengthening its regulatory framework to support the UAE's economy and ensure public safety. Key efforts include oversight of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, where the recent commercial operation of Unit 4 marked a historic milestone. FANR is also integrating AI into nuclear regulation, launching its AI Strategy and collaborating internationally to advance its deployment in the sector. The UAE will participate in a high-level roundtable on AI's role in Small Modular Reactors at the upcoming World Government Summit. Throughout 2024, FANR conducted extensive inspections, certifying 267 reactor operators, overseeing 47 safety inspections at Barakah, and carrying out 50 safeguards-related inspections. Additionally, 1,090 licenses and over 1,600 import and export permits were issued for radiation facilities. The authority also strengthened emergency preparedness through international collaboration, including joint exercises with Saudi Arabia. The UAE has joined 43 countries in the IAEA's Response and Assistance Network, reinforcing its role as a global leader in nuclear safety and regulatory excellence. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Emirates 24/7
04-02-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation to launch transformational projects in 2025
UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) will further launch a number of transformational projects to support the UAE Government in achieving the vision 'We the UAE 2031" to make the UAE 'the most secure and safe country in the world', covering radiation safety and safeguards. "We plan to expand our international cooperation by exporting the UAE's expertise to nuclear newcomer countries to learn about the UAE's journey of building and operating a four-unit nuclear power plant. We will host the 8th International Symposium on the System of the Radiological Protection, to be held in October 2025 in Abu Dhabi where almost 600 experts will discuss recent trends and developments in radiation protection and applications, among other aspects,'' Christer Viktorsson, Director-General of FANR, told a press briefing in Abu Dhabi today. 'Taking into consideration the nuclear landscape developments, the COP28 pledge to triple nuclear energy by 2050 and the introduction of new technologies such as SMR and AI, we will develop strategies strengthen the regulatory framework which will support the UAE's economy and carry out our mission to protect the public, workers and the environment,' he said. Speaking about some of key milestones in 2024 and areas of focus during 2025, Viktorsson said FANR will contribute to the UAE vision to ensure the safe and secure operation of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and regulate the sector in the UAE by developing and implementing its robust regulatory framework and systems which will further advance this industry. 'As part of our efforts to innovate in our nuclear regulatory activities, we aim to launch this year the FANR Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which will focus on harnessing state-of-the-art technologies into the nuclear sector. We appointed last year Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, who is working with national and international partners to develop the strategy and support the sector. We aim to join the Trilateral Principles Paper on the Deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Activities signed with the USA, Canada and UK.' During the upcoming World Government Summit, he stated, FANR will join a High-Level Roundtable on The Potential of Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Small Modular Reactors, which will be organised by FANR, the UAE's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and the Nuclear Energy Agency and to be attended by 20 high level national and international nuclear officials. "In September 2024, the UAE achieved a historic milestone when the Unit 4 of Barakah Nuclear Power plant entered commercial operations; hence, joining the previous three units in delivering electricity around-the-clock to the national grid and contributing to meeting the UAE's energy needs. FANR continued its robust oversight of the nuclear power plant by conducting 47 safety inspections in the areas of refueling, outage, Power Ascension Test and others. With the four units commercially operational, the UAE has become a successful role model for nuclear newcomer countries, who have shown interest to learn from FANR about its journey and experience from construction to operations.'' FANR, he added, certified 267 Reactor Operators (ROs) and Senior Reactor Operators (SROs) at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, as per our licensing requirements, to ensure their readiness and competency in operating the nuclear power plant. According to Viktorsson, FANR continues to carry out its mission as stipulated by the UAE's nuclear law that mandates it to regulate the nation's nuclear sector for peaceful purposes. In 2024, FANR carried out 50 safeguards-related inspections, as well as 96 import and export control inspections, to ensure the licensees' compliance with FANR's regulations. 'FANR continues its mission to regulate radioactive sources, physical protection of nuclear material & nuclear facilities. In 2024, 58 security regulatory inspections conducted for licensee facilities using radioactive material and carried out 195 inspections for radioactive source transport vehicles. FANR conducted seven security-related inspections at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant to review all arrangement and implementation to ensure they are in compliance with regulatory requirements,' he further added. Meanwhile, FANR continued its regulatory mission by licensing and inspecting facilities that are using radiation sources, carrying out 210 inspections in medical and non-medical facilities. It also issued a total of 1,090 licenses for facilities and over 1600 import and export permits. In addition, FANR's Secondary Standards Dosimetry Laboratory which is responsible for providing calibration services for radiation measurement equipment , carried out over 1,120 calibrations to customers from the UAE and abroad. FANR, he said, continued its efforts to boost its research and development capability as well as initiated safety-related R&D work with other partners. In 2024, FANR Board of Management approved its updated Research and Development Policy, which supports the development of regulatory infrastructure and operational capabilities. In 2024, FANR was engaged in 15 research collaboration agreements with many countries covering reactor materials, waste management, and radiation safety infrastructure, among others. In addition, FANR continued its emergency preparedness activities by conducting and taking part in 18 nationally and internationally drills, including response efforts to trans-national nuclear emergencies as well as organizing 13 training workshops through its Emergency Operations Centre. Our emergency preparedness activities also included a joint exercise with our counterpart the Saudi Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response systems between the two countries. Demonstrating its robust capabilities, the UAE joined 43 countries under the IAEA's Response and Assistance Network, where it expresses readiness to provide international assistance to countries during a nuclear or radiological emergency. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
