Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation will host its first public forum on May 14

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) will host its first public forum on May 14, 2012 at the Cultural Centre of Zayed City in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi.

The aim of the forum is to demonstrate FANR's transparent communication with the public and introduce the role it plays in ensuring safety, security, and safeguards in the UAE's peaceful nuclear power programme and in the use of radioactive materials. FANR invites the public to come and talk to members of its team.

FANR's Director General, Dr William D. Travers, said: "FANR is working in accordance with international best practices to ensure the implementation of the highest levels of safety, security and safeguards in the UAE's nuclear sector. In carrying out its responsibilities, FANR puts public communication as a priority and constantly strives to keep its communication channels open."

"Through this open forum, we will introduce FANR's role and respond to the public's questions on FANR's responsibilities," he said.

The forum is open to the public and will be led by FANR's officials who represent various departments such as Nuclear Security, Nuclear Safety and Education and Training. The public will be able to ask questions about FANR's regulatory work, scholarships, employment opportunities and its responsibility to the society.

FANR is working closely with its partners in the Western Region such as the Western Region Municipality, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Western Region Development Council and Community Police Department.

Since its establishment FANR has organised a number of workshops (some of which were in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency - IAEA) on various topics such as radioactive waste management, nuclear laws, and nuclear safety and security.

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) is the independent government body charged with regulating and licensing nuclear activities in the UAE, which in addition to the nuclear power programme, includes radioactive material and radiation sources used in medicine, research, oil exploration and other industries.