The United States and the United Arab Emirates initiate a new civil nuclear agreement

The governments of the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially begun negotiations towards a new civil nuclear cooperation agreement. This announcement comes at a time when the UAE is looking to expand its energy capabilities while adhering to stringent U.S. requirements regarding nuclear non-proliferation. Both countries aim to establish a framework agreement compliant with Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, the U.S. legislation governing international exchanges related to civilian nuclear energy. This legal framework would enable the UAE to access advanced American nuclear technologies under strictly controlled conditions.