Al Dhafra Region Activity

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Emirates Nuclear Energy Company is committed to creating a comprehensive, productive and long-term partnership with the people of Al Dhafra Region in Abu Dhabi, home of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.

Since 2009, we have been very active in supporting local cultural and recreation facilities and hosted regular community forums for local residents in conjunction with local leaders and municipal authorities.

Al Dhafra Region stands to benefit in many ways as home to the UAE’s first nuclear energy plant. The UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program creates many jobs for residents and stimulates economic development in the region. Over the life of the program, ENEC is supporting and investing in the Al Dhafra Region community and economy to support its sustainable growth. To achieve this, ENEC is working closely with Al Dhafra Region Development Council, Al Dhafra Region Municipality and the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport.

Results from annual opinion polls in the region and across the nation in 2023 show that support for the project is very high amongst residents, in particular Emiratis. The latest poll found that 95% of the Al Dhafra Region’s residents support using nuclear energy for generating electricity.

ENEC will continue to engage with Al Dhafra Region community with regular ENEC forums held in Al Dhanna, and our continued involvement and support at local community events.