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Commercial operation at unit 2 of Barakah nuclear power plant starts

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The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is a positive success story that signifies the cooperation and collective action between various stakeholder organisations and authorities, a Wam report said.

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), in cooperation with its partners, is a major player in the development of the country’s peaceful nuclear programme.

ENEC on Thursday (March 24) issued a recent report marking the commercial operation of Barakah’s second reactor, which highlights the fact that the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (Fanr) has reviewed more than 15,000 pages of the application for obtaining an operating licence before granting it for the first unit in 2020 and the second unit in 2021.

Fanr has currently conducted more than 360 inspections at the plant to ensure that it meets all regulatory requirements, and 44 relevant reviews have been completed by international experts, such as the World Nuclear Association and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The plant is a major contributor to the country’s initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and is the largest single source of environmentally-friendly electricity in the region.

Upon completion, the plant will generate 5,600 megawatts of environmentally-friendly electricity, which will cover 25 per cent of the UAE’s electricity needs while reducing carbon emissions by 22.4 million tonnes annually.

Construction work on the plant’s first reactor began in 2012 and the remaining work has continued to progress steadily. The construction of the third reactor was completed in November 2021 and its operating systems have been delivered in order to obtain an operating licence from Fanr, which is expected to happen this year.

Construction work on the fourth reactor has reached its final stages, and it is currently 92 percent completed while the overall level of completion of the four reactors stands at 96 percent.

The plant has four third-generation APR1400 reactors, each with an operating life of 60 years.

ENEC and its subsidiaries employ more than 3,000 people from about 50 different nationalities, 60 per cent of whom are Emirati nationals, and women constitute 20 per cent of the total workforce.

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UAE Central Bank fines local bank Dh3 million over anti-money laundering failures

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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a financial penalty of Dh3 million on a local bank for failing to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

The fine was issued under Article 14 of Federal Decree Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations, as well as Article 137 of the Decretal Federal Law No. (14) of 2018 concerning the Central Bank and regulation of financial institutions.

The CBUAE said the penalty followed an investigation which found that the bank had not met regulatory requirements outlined in UAE legislation to combat financial crime.

In a statement, the Central Bank reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the transparency and integrity of the country’s financial system. “We continue to supervise and regulate all licensed financial institutions to ensure full compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and standards,” the authority said.

The name of the bank was not disclosed.

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Dubai’s RTA steps up inspections of buses to ensure safety

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged transport operators to strictly follow regulations covering all modes of passenger transport, including chartered buses, tourist services, and international bus trips.

This comes after RTA completed over 15,500 inspections targeting operators in these sectors, as part of ongoing efforts to raise service standards and ensure safety.

“The inspections weren’t just about issuing violations,” said Saeed Al Balooshi, Director of Passenger Transport Activities Monitoring at RTA. “They’re designed to improve service quality and ensure operators meet the rules that keep Dubai’s transport sector running smoothly.”

Checks included verifying safety measures onboard and ensuring all required licences were in place. The RTA also teamed up with other authorities, including Dubai Police and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs at Hatta Border Post, to tackle misuse and irregularities in cross-border transport services.

Al Balooshi added that the authority is using new technologies to make inspections more effective by analysing violations and measuring the impact of enforcement campaigns. “Our goal is to ensure a reliable and high-quality experience for residents, visitors, and tourists, and to protect the reputation of Dubai’s public transport sector,” he said.

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New paid parking zones announced in Abu Dhabi

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Residents and motorists in Abu Dhabi should take note: new Mawaqif paid parking zones have been activated in several areas across the city, Q Mobility announced on Thursday, July 10.

The newly introduced paid zones include:

  • Eastern Mangroves
  • Dolphin Park
  • Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street sectors – specifically at Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park 1, 2, 4, and 5
  • Al Qurm Plaza

The rollout of the Mawaqif system in these areas is now officially in effect, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s parking regulations.

  • Standard Parking – black and blue curbs:
    • Dh2 an hour
    • Dh15 for 24-hour parking
  • Premium Parking Abu Dhabi – white and blue curbs: AED 3 an hour

According to Q Mobility, this move is part of ongoing efforts to better regulate vehicle movement, ease congestion, and improve the overall efficiency of public parking across the emirate. The changes follow the completion of infrastructure upgrades such as curb painting, installation of directional and awareness signage, and public notifications.

The company has also encouraged drivers to make use of the Darb app for digital payment and to carefully follow posted instructions to avoid fines.

The expansion of Mawaqif is part of a broader strategy aimed at improving traffic flow and providing smarter, more streamlined parking solutions within Abu Dhabi Island and beyond.

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