Community

We work to educate, inform and listen.

Our role is to provide accurate information about nuclear energy, and our program, so that the residents of the UAE understand the pivotal role that nuclear energy plays now and in the future of our nation.

Through public forums, News, social media platforms and scholarship programs, we are building deep, lasting ties with communities across the country.

In 2023, ENEC engaged an independent global market research company, to conduct a public opinion poll on nuclear energy in the UAE. The research found that support for nuclear energy continues to remain high amongst residents of the UAE.

Key findings include:

• 77% of residents demonstrated awareness of the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program, compared to 67% in 2022.
• 85% of residents support using nuclear energy to for generating electricity, compared to 81% in 2022.
  o 95% of Al Dhafra residents support using nuclear energy to for generating electricity, the same level of support in 2022.
• 87% of residents believe that the benefits of nuclear energy outweigh its risks, compared to 79% in 2022.
• 84% of residents realize the importance of nuclear energy for their current and future needs, compared to 83% in 2022.
• 75% of residents are aware of the contribution of the Barakah Plant to the UAE electricity grid, compared to 67% in 2022.
• 96% of residents polled trust ENEC, in-line with 2022 results..

We will conduct regular opinion polls of the UAE community to inform our public education and outreach program.