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The Hindu
an hour ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Complete four ports and four fishing harbours by December next year, Naidu tells officials
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced that the Andhra Pradesh Logistics Corporation will be set up soon to realise the goals of developing roads, ports, airports, and fishing harbours in the State. He has also ordered that a plan be drafted to set up heliports in Agency areas to boost tourism. Reviewing the progress of the under-construction ports and fishing harbours in the State during a meeting held at his camp office at Undavalli on Tuesday, Mr. Naidu asked the officials to complete the first phase of the construction of Machilipatnam, Ramayapatnam, and Mulapeta ports, as well as the Kakinada Gateway Port, by December next year. The first phase of works of the fishing harbours at Juvvaladinne, Nizampatnam, Machilipatnam, and Uppada should be completed at the earliest. The ports and fishing harbours are vital assets of the State and must be put to use swiftly after construction, the Chief Minister said. He also held discussions with the officials on the operation and maintenance of ports. Mr. Naidu suggested that fishing harbours be developed as minor ports in such a way that they do not cause inconvenience to local fishermen and help increase regional income. New airports in PPP mode Mr. Naidu instructed the officials to begin construction of the new airports proposed in Kuppam, Dagadarthi, Amaravati, and Srikakulam (Palasa). 'The State should have at least 20 ports and 14 airports. The State roads should be expanded, keeping the traffic congestion in view, and those should be integrated with the national highways. These developments should be undertaken under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model,' the Chief Minister said. The officials informed the Chief Minister that 43.25% of the first phase work of the Machilipatnam port had been completed, and the project was expected to be completed by November next year. They stated that 63.89% of the first phase of Ramayapatnam Port, 46.59% of the first phase of Mulapeta Port, and 29.92% of the Kakinada Gateway Port work had been completed. The officials said that the progress of fishing harbours was apace. Around 98% of the first phase of the Juvvaladinne harbour was completed, while 81.17% of the works of the first phase of Nizampatnam fishing harbour and 69.20% of the first phase of Machilipatnam fishing harbour and 78.94% of the first phase of Uppada fishing harbour had been completed.
Dubai Eye
8 hours ago
- General
- Dubai Eye
UAE nuclear facilities used for "peaceful purposes," report concludes
The UAE has received the highest level of assurance granted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the third consecutive year, declaring that all nuclear material in the country is being used for peaceful purposes. The "Broader Conclusion" in the IAEA's 2024 Safeguards Implementation Report is based on information the UAE provides under its non-proliferation agreements with the Agency- including details about nuclear sites, their operations, and reports on nuclear materials and technologies. It also includes additional information the UAE shares voluntarily. The IAEA verifies the validity of this information through inspections, evaluations, and assessment, while also considering other sources like open-source information or third-party reports. As a result of the Broader Conclusion, the IAEA has commenced the implementation of 'Integrated Safeguards,' in the UAE. This approach optimises verification efforts and allows for a reduction in inspection frequency, while maintaining high standards of oversight. The implementation of Integrated Safeguards not only reinforces international recognition of the UAE's commitment to nuclear transparency but also delivers operational efficiencies for both FANR and its Licensees. In 2021 the UAE marked a key step in strengthening its safeguards system and commitment to nuclear non-proliferation by completing the final part of its Subsidiary Arrangements with the IAEA, fulfilling all obligations under the Safeguards Agreement. The UAE continued to implement its Safeguards Support Programme to the IAEA throughout 2024, providing knowledge, expertise, and resources to enhance the effectiveness and efficacy of IAEA safeguards.
TAG 91.1
12 hours ago
- General
- TAG 91.1
UAE nuclear facilities used for "peaceful purposes," report concludes
The UAE has received the highest level of assurance granted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the third consecutive year, declaring that all nuclear material in the country is being used for peaceful purposes. The "Broader Conclusion" in the IAEA's 2024 Safeguards Implementation Report is based on information the UAE provides under its non-proliferation agreements with the Agency- including details about nuclear sites, their operations, and reports on nuclear materials and technologies. It also includes additional information the UAE shares voluntarily. The IAEA verifies the validity of this information through inspections, evaluations, and assessment, while also considering other sources like open-source information or third-party reports. As a result of the Broader Conclusion, the IAEA has commenced the implementation of 'Integrated Safeguards,' in the UAE. This approach optimises verification efforts and allows for a reduction in inspection frequency, while maintaining high standards of oversight. The implementation of Integrated Safeguards not only reinforces international recognition of the UAE's commitment to nuclear transparency but also delivers operational efficiencies for both FANR and its Licensees. In 2021 the UAE marked a key step in strengthening its safeguards system and commitment to nuclear non-proliferation by completing the final part of its Subsidiary Arrangements with the IAEA, fulfilling all obligations under the Safeguards Agreement. The UAE continued to implement its Safeguards Support Programme to the IAEA throughout 2024, providing knowledge, expertise, and resources to enhance the effectiveness and efficacy of IAEA safeguards.
Egypt Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
President Sisi emphasizes need to establish nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East
CAIRO – 2 June 2025: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received on Monday Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Cairo. The Official Spokesperson for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, said that at the beginning of the meeting, the President emphasized Egypt's appreciation for the IAEA's important role in supporting the nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament framework, which contributes to strengthening international peace and security, in addition to maximizing the benefits from the peaceful uses of atomic energy. He also expressed appreciation for the ongoing efforts to expand cooperation between Egypt and the IAEA. The official Spokesperson, added that President Sisi emphasized that Egypt has always been at the forefront of countries supporting the nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament regime, as it aims to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. He pointed out that Egypt consistently emphasizes the need to establish a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East and looks forward to the Agency strengthening its role in supporting efforts to achieve the universality of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and a nuclear-weapon-free Middle East. For his part, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) praised Egypt's active and historic role in the field of disarmament and its efforts in this regard. The official spokesperson stated that the meeting also addressed developments in the regional situation, with the President reviewing Egypt's efforts to restore regional stability, stressing the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to addressing all regional security issues in the Middle East to ensure security and stability in the region.
Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
IAEA points to Iran's secret nuclear facilities
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the global nuclear watchdog, has apparently given a confidential report to the 35 members of the board. It is about Iran not disclosing about its secret experiments in three places. The report is rather vague about when Iran had conducted these experiments and the IAEA inspectors were kept in the dark. It could be as far back as 2000. The IAEA had expressed its dissatisfaction with Iran on several occasions earlier. The report says, 'The Agency concludes that Iran did not declare nuclear material and nuclear-related activities at three undeclared locations in Iran, specifically, Lavisan-Shian, Varamin, and Turquzabad.' West Germany, France and Britain are to use this information to rap Iran, and also increase pressure on the United States to come to the negotiating table, and work out a fresh nuclear deal. US President Donald Trump had pulled out of the deal during his first presidential term. But now he is keen that the deal should be worked out. It appears that Trump believes that the nuclear deal with Iran is a means of satisfying Israel, which in turn will help forging peace in Gaza. It is not clear how right and relevant the assumption is. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might continue his offensive against Gaza despite the US, Germany, France and Britain signing a nuclear deal with Iran, and ensure that Iran will not have the nuclear weapons which would pose a security threat to Israel. The U-turn on the part of President Trump in his keenness to clinch the nuclear deal with Iran is surprising. Trump, of course, approaches Iran with the offer of a deal in his inimitable style. He tries to browbeat, threaten, arm-twist Iran to join talks for the deal. Iran has predictably adopted a defiant stance. However, the two sides, behind their hardline stances, seem to be only too willing to talk to each other and get the deal done. Iran feels the pinch of the economic sanctions, and it does want to free itself so that it can sell oil in the global markets and also strengthen its economy. For Trump, it is a question of providing safety for Israel. It is for the same reason that he shook hands with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Iran has said time and again that its nuclear programme is meant for peaceful uses, for generating electricity. But it has not been able to keep the programme transparent so that no one can point an accusing finger at it. It is its reluctance to fully disclose the details of its nuclear programme that raises doubts in the minds of other countries who are not necessarily hostile to it. Tehran's policymakers perhaps will have to decide that the nuclear programme will be open because it is meant for civil purposes. The other reason there is pressure on Iran is the fact that Iran is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968. It was signed by the then government of Shah Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown in the 1979 revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini. So, Iran is treaty-bound not to manufacture nuclear weapons. What raises the suspicion is the uranium enrichment process that it carries out. If the uranium enrichment is over 60 per cent, it is 90 per cent weapons grade stuff. It is this borderline uranium enrichment process that is causing all the trouble. Iran might have to soften its stance and work its way out of the tight spot it finds itself in. Then it will gain support of the neighbouring Arab countries as well.
