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Wed, 2016-01-13
The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) in Jordan announced the country’s general policy in the field of nuclear safety and radiation protection, which will serve as a cornerstone for the implementation of Jordan’s nuclear program.
Sun, 2016-01-10
News Reports indicate Russia and Egypt are expected to sign the deal to build Egypt's first nuclear plant in the first quarter of 2016. The plant will be built in Dabaa which is about 130 kilometers south of Cairo, and will comprise four 1200 MW nuclear reactors.
Wed, 2016-01-06
North Korea said it successfully staged its first test of a more powerful form of nuclear weapon, claiming that scientists had successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb on the morning of January 6, 2016.
Mon, 2016-01-04
Five months after the finalizing of the historic nuclear agreement, a ship departed Iran on December 28 heading to Russia carrying over 25,000 pounds of low-enriched uranium materials; this shipment reportedly included the removal of all of Iran’s nuclear material enriched
Thu, 2015-12-03
After thirteen years since the previous version, the IAEA released this week new safety requirements on nuclear emergency preparedness and response. The long awaited series incorporates lessons learned and developments since 2002 including, most notably, lessons from Fukushima.
Sun, 2015-11-29
In a widely publicized report, the US Government Accountability Office raised serious doubts whether the Department of Homeland Security’s BioWatch system could detect a bio attack.
Sun, 2015-11-22
In the most recent issue of the Federation of American Scientists’ Public Interest Report, MESIS’ Managing Director wrote a brief article about the role of culture in international science engagements.
Thu, 2015-10-29
The Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) at Khalifa University has announced its Fundamentals Course for the spring semester of next year. The course, which starts in January and lasts a period of thirteen weeks, offers a unique capacity building opportunity for regional experts involved in the nuclear energy and research fields.
Thu, 2015-10-22
The Tenth Annual Meeting of the Radiation Measurement Cross Calibration (RMCC) network came to a conclusion yesterday after three days of discussions hosted by Khalifa University for Science and Research in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates between Oct 19-21.
Sat, 2015-09-05
Jordan requested that the IAEA release the report of the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Mission, conducted in the country in August 2014 in a bid to promote further transparency about Jordan’s nuclear energy program.