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7 June 2010

Dubai's energy sector (Civil Nuclear Energy-Electricity and Water) strengthens cooperation with The Republic of South Korea

In line with United Arab Emirates policy for civil usage of nuclear energy and Dubai Nuclear Energy Committee decree issuance by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai to undertake the responsibility of supervising activities related to Civil usage of Nuclear Energy for the Emirate of Dubai, a delegation represented by Dubai Energy Sector visited the Republic of South Korea to cooperate and explore latest technologies and practices used in the field of nuclear energy. Dubai delegation was led by H.E. The Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy, Chairman of Dubai Nuclear Energy Committee and MD and CEO of DEWA H.E. Saeed Mohd. Al-Tayer along with other members represented by the parties. The delegation met with KEPCO President and CEO Mr. Ssang Su Kim along with Senior Officials and conducted a field visit to a Nuclear Power Plant. The two parties discussed the possible cooperation areas as well as recent available technologies in the field of Civil Nuclear Energy (Electricity). In addition, the delegation visited Doosan Heavy Industries by meeting with Doosan CEO Mr. Shim kyu sang as well as visiting a manufacturing firm for Heavy Nuclear Energy equipment used in NPP Civil Program. The head of delegation, HE Saeed Al Tayer said:our visit comes in line with Dubai's interest to enhance the knowledge and expand the horizons of cooperation with international companies such as Kepco. Also the need to meet the growing future needs through the use of a variety of sources to generate electricity and water focusing on the highest international standards in environmental preservation and safety inline with UAE’s Federal Policy. H.E. Added…….. The Peaceful use of Nuclear Technology in Electricity Generation comes under Dubai's long-term initiatives towards the need of support and creating opportunities for alternatives sources of energy, using the best international proven technologies which in turn support the National Economy and positive impact on to the United Arab Emirates.