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In Kuwait City today as part of my visit to the Gulf at a time of increased concern for nuclear safety across the region. Had a timely exchange with @MOFAKuwait’s Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on current developments and on how the @IAEAorg is working with countries in the region to strengthen nuclear safety and security, enhance emergency preparedness and response capacities, and support stability. We also reviewed our strong cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear, from healthcare and food security to many other areas. Thanks for the warm welcome and for 🇰🇼’s strong support for the indispensable role of the IAEA in this context.

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Important meeting in Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 with @mofauae’s @ABZayed. At a time of increased concern for nuclear safety in the region and following the recent attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, it was important to be in the UAE and reaffirm the @IAEAorg’s support. The professionalism, transparency and close cooperation shown by the UAE authorities and institutions reflect the highest standards of nuclear safety and security. We also exchanged on the growing role of nuclear energy worldwide, including advanced reactors and SMRs, and their importance for energy security, economic development & emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

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Good to visit @GCCEmergency, where we exchanged on their work and the importance of cooperation on emergency preparedness and response across the Gulf. Thank you for the warm welcome and for 🇰🇼’s commitment to nuclear safety, security and international cooperation.

At the 29th meeting of the Nuclear Security Guidance Committee #NSGC meeting this week, Director Elena Buglova highlighted that “20 years after its launch, the NSGC continues to play an essential role in ensuring that the Nuclear Security Series #NSS remains technically sound, comprehensive, relevant and adaptable to evolving operational and technological realities.” The NSGC biannual meetings bring together experts from over 70 countries to revise old and develop new #NuclearSecurity guidance publications. Learn more about the NSS: 👇atoms.iaea.org/NuclearSecurit…

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Strengthening global safety in spent fuel and radioactive waste management requires sustained international cooperation. 25 years ago, the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management entered into force, the world’s first legally binding international instrument. Join 12 nuclear safety experts from around the world for an @iaeaorg webinar to mark this quarter-century milestone. Together, we will explore: 🔹Achievements, contributions and impact 🔹Emerging challenges and how to adapt to new developments 🔹Supporting global efforts in an everchanging landscape For regulators, policymakers, strategy developers, technical and legal experts, and young professionals. 🗓️18 June 2026, 12:30 CEST Register here: atoms.iaea.org/4e8yYSn

#SriLanka 🇱🇰 is now the 54th Member State – and first in South Asia - to share environmental radiation monitoring data through IAEA’s International Radiation Monitoring Information System #IRMIS; reinforces timely international information exchange in support of the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident. “Timely access to environmental radiation monitoring data is essential for informed decision-making on public protection in case of nuclear or radiological emergency. Sri Lanka's participation in IRMIS further strengthens international arrangements for emergency preparedness and response, ” said Amgad Shokr, Director, IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre. "This milestone reflects Sri Lanka's commitment to strengthening national radiation monitoring and emergency preparedness," highlighted K.K.P.I.K. Kadadunna, Director (Inspection & Enforcement) and National Emergency Coordinator, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council. With @IAEAorg support, Sri Lanka has established a nationwide network of fixed monitoring stations providing continuous environmental radiation data through the system. Learn more 👉atoms.iaea.org/43JPy5f

Media advisory: Press arrangements for the IAEA Board of Governors meeting on Friday, 5 June 2026. ➡️ atoms.iaea.org/43QhNjm This session of the Board will be followed by a press conference of the IAEA Director General @rafaelmgrossi at 13:00 CEST. 🔴 atoms.iaea.org/4o6W0NW

At the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE 🇦🇪, where a drone strike on 17 May highlighted once again why nuclear facilities must never be targeted and why such attacks are completely unacceptable. Thanks to the professionalism and swift action of the @ENEC_UAE and @FANRUAE, the situation was quickly brought under control. The @IAEAorg will continue supporting nuclear safety and security in the UAE and across the region.

The UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy programme is built on the highest standards of safety, transparency and international cooperation. Good to meet the teams at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and thank them for their professionalism and commitment. The recent drone strike showed the importance of preparedness and swift action. The @IAEAorg will continue supporting the 🇦🇪 in maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety and security.

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📣🖋️Application alert: Interested in attending the 14th meeting of the Working Group on Radioactive Material Security-focused on fostering coordination, collaboration and communication among relevant stakeholders - ⏲️ only a few days left to submit your application! The meeting, from 27 to 31 July 2026, in #Vienna 🇦🇹, will cover topics such as innovations in authorization, inspection and enforcement related to security of radioactive material, as well as threat assessment and the use of artificial intelligence in the field of radioactive material security. Read more about the @IAEAorg’s #NuclearSecurity programme: atoms.iaea.org/4ci5wY1

4️⃣weeks to go! How can lessons from past nuclear projects help accelerate safe future designs? @iaeaorg's #TIC2026 takes this question head-on, spanning operating facilities as well as new and emerging technologies. You can still register 👉atoms.iaea.org/TIC2026

Visited Kazakhstan’s National Research Oncology Center (NROC) 🇰🇿 and signed an agreement to strengthen our cooperation in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging, medical physics, radiopharmacy and radiation safety in medicine. Impressed by the Center and the dedication and commitment of the teams working there. With @IAEAorg support, NROC is becoming an important reference centre for oncology in Central Asia, helping expand training, clinical attachments and capacity-building across the region.

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With more than 500 reactor‑years of operating experience accumulated worldwide, fast reactor systems are moving from research and innovation toward industrial application. Last week, over 550 experts from 42 countries gathered in Beijing for the IAEA International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles. Hosted by the China Institute of Atomic Energy, the fifth conference in the series focused on the next phase of fast reactor development and future deployment. Learn more about #FR26 and its key takeaways: atoms.iaea.org/4f8brTy

Last month, RegCon2026 concluded with a commitment to carry the outcomes of the conference both forward in time, through future conferences and institutional processes, as well as outward across organizations and regions! A big thanks to Maya Schmidt from @scriberian for visually capturing the conference and helping keep the conversations on nuclear and radiation safety and security regulation alive! ⚛️☢️🦺🛡️ #IAEARegCon Read more: atoms.iaea.org/RegCon2026

📣Webinar announcement #SMRRF ! Join this webinar to explore key regulatory considerations from the SMR Regulators’ Forum on fleet-wide deployment and manufacturing approaches without a designated owner or licensee. ➡️Sign up now: atoms.iaea.org/43ma5gM Speakers: Mr Paul Stenhoff (UK ONR , SMR RF Vice-Chairperson) @The_ONR Mr Daniel Vlcek (SUJB, Czech Republic, MCCO WG Chair) @SUJBofficial Ms Paula Calle Vives (New Technologies Lead and NHSI RT Technical Lead, RAS/NSNI, IAEA) @IAEAorg

🆕 Step inside IAEA laboratories—virtually 🔬☢️ A new virtual tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the @‌iaeaorg supports countries in strengthening their #NuclearSecurity capabilities through science, technology and international cooperation. 👉 Take the virtual tour atoms.iaea.org/3RyyVYg and learn how this specialized laboratory hosts a diverse range of equipment designed to detect and identify nuclear and other radioactive material.

📘 Check out the most accessed @iaeaorg publications in the area of Nuclear Safety and Security in the last weeks! Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme 👉atoms.iaea.org/4pltJn4 Leadership and Management for Safety 👉 atoms.iaea.org/4fBbK9B

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Recently, 30 participants from 28 countries attended an @IAEAorg meeting in #Vienna 🇦🇹 on the use of the Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS+) and its updated functionalities⚛️ℹ️ Participants shared their experience in using RAIS+ for the control of radiation sources nationally and worldwide, including import and export, while also highlighting its positive impact in strengthening regulatory functions and improving the efficiency of national control systems. Feedback from the meeting will be considered for future software updates and developments to continuously improve the user experience 🛠️ #RAISplus Read more about RAIS+ here 👉atoms.iaea.org/RAISplus

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During a high level side event on Radiation an Health, held at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly #WHA79, DDG- NS Karine Herviou highlighted that a shared commitment underpins @IAEAorg cooperation with @WHO: to protect people and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation, while ensuring its benefits—particularly in medicine—are used safely, securely and responsibly. 🤝This partnership, she emphasized is sustained through structured collaboration and strengthened by the development of international safety standards.

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