The United Arab Emirates has successfully completed the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, the first of its kind in the Arab world.

This significant milestone supports the UAE’s long-term energy goals, including providing 25% of the country’s electricity needs. The Barakah plant is expected to generate 40 terawatt-hours of clean electricity annually, marking a major step forward in the nation’s commitment to reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050​.

Barakah consists of four reactors, the first of which began operations in 2020. Now fully operational, the plant will supply energy to major companies like ADNOC, Emirates Steel, and Emirates Global Aluminium. Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called the plant’s completion a “significant step” toward the UAE’s ambitious net-zero goals, adding that the UAE remains committed to energy security and sustainability.

While the UAE is one of the world’s largest oil producers, the country has been heavily investing in renewable energy to meet half of its energy needs by 2050. The UAE also hosted the COP28 UN climate talks, reinforcing its leadership in transitioning away from fossil fuels​.

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