During a recent mission to the #UAE 🇦🇪, @IAEAorg found that the UAE and Barakah Nuclear Power Plant responded effectively to the May 2026 incident, taking the necessary steps to keep the plant safe and prevent further escalation of the event. In her remarks at the mission’s conclusion, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security Karine Herviou said that “the mission recognised the UAE’s strong record of engagement with the IAEA, adding that “ the real value of an international mission lies not only in confirming what worked, but also in identifying lessons and opportunities for continuous improvements. In this regard, the team recognised the technical knowledge and competence of @FANRUAE and of the Barakah management and operating personnel.” Read about the mission: atoms.iaea.org/4eFYP4Q

Experts recently met at an @IAEAorg consultancy meeting in #Vienna 🇦🇹to begin revising SSG-34, Design of Electrical Power Systems for Nuclear Power Plants, to ensure the guidance reflects evolving reactor technologies and applications. Discussions focused on new safety considerations for small modular reactors #SMRs and #microreactors, which may operate on large interconnected grids, smaller grids or isolated electrical systems. These reactors could also supply major electricity users such as data centres. As interest grows in using SMRs to help meet the increasing electricity needs of #AI infrastructure, understanding how sudden changes in demand could affect safety functions is increasingly important. “The revision will help ensure that appropriate design measures and systematic safety assessments support the safe deployment of these technologies, while maintaining the fundamental safety principles that underpin nuclear power,” said Yun Goo Kim, a nuclear safety officer in the IAEA Division of Nuclear Installation Safety.

💬 Do you want to communicate more effectively about radiation safety in medical settings? Explore the newly published Radiation Protection of Patients module in the @IAEAorg's Radiation Safety Navigator e-learning course. The module offers practical guidance, ready-to-use messages and examples to help professionals communicate radiation safety in medicine and related protective measures clearly and effectively to patients, carers and the public. Enrol in Radiation Safety Navigator 🔗atoms.iaea.org/4hIdcYA Select the Radiation Protection of Patients module and start with the introduction. Further sections will be added progressively. 📚Self-directed 🌐Available in English

This week, the 60th session of the Commission on Safety Standards (CSS) was held in #Vienna 🇦🇹 @IAEAorg and the discussion focused on draft Safety Standards for finalization and publication, the approval of new projects for the revision of Standards, and the implementation of the long term plan for the Safety Standards, as well as topical issues such as fusion. “Over the past three decades, the Commission has played a central role in the development of an integrated and internationally recognized Safety Standards framework” said Marc Kenzelmann, CSS Chair, in his opening address, adding that “The 60th session provides an opportunity both to reflect on this legacy and to consider future priorities.” Read more here: atoms.iaea.org/CSS

Organized under the framework of the IAEA’s Regulatory Infrastructure Development Project for Asia and the Pacific #RIDP, 17 participants from the Ministry of Health #Malaysia 🇲🇾 recently participated in an @IAEAorg practical training on regulatory oversight of radiotherapy practices, addressing both radiation safety and the security of radioactive material. The course covered a broad range of technologies and techniques used in radiotherapy, combining lectures, case studies and practical exercises. “As radiotherapy technologies continue to evolve, effective oversight requires both technical knowledge and practical experience. This training helped participants strengthen their expertise in both areas,” said Merinda Volia, Radiation Safety Regulatory Infrastructure Specialist at the IAEA. Reflecting on the practical value of the training, one of the participants, Nor Hisam Muhamad of the Medical Radiation Surveillance Division (MRSD), Ministry of Health Malaysia @KKMPutrajaya, noted: “I gained a better understanding of the practical aspects of regulatory control in radiotherapy. The case studies and discussions were particularly useful because they allowed me to relate the IAEA guidance to situations that we may encounter in our own regulatory work.” More information about RIDPs is available here: atoms.iaea.org/4aouinj

Nuclear security is essential for ensuring that countries can sustainably benefit from the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. 🌍 Explore the IAEA's Nuclear Security Review 2026 to learn about recent achievements and priorities in #NuclearSecurity, and how the IAEA is supporting countries in strengthening their national nuclear security regimes 👇

Strengthening nuclear safety includes building on experience and understanding emerging challenges and priorities. 🌍 Explore the IAEA's Nuclear Safety Review 2026 for key insights into global developments and efforts to enhance nuclear safety worldwide. 👇

How can countries apply the graded approach to managing #radon exposure in workplaces? Join the @IAEAorg webinar to learn about practical approaches to implementing systems of protection and safety for workers exposed to radon, including regulatory frameworks, workplace identification, dose assessment and #radiationprotection programmes. 📅 17 November 2026 ⏰ 12:00–13:30 CET Register here 👉 atoms.iaea.org/47qQzC3

This week, @IAEAorg is hosting a Technical Meeting on Licensing of New Technologies and Approaches to Regulatory Readiness and Cooperation. The event brings together over 70 experts from 43 Member States and the @OECD_NEA to share experiences and lessons learned on adapting regulatory frameworks and building readiness for advanced nuclear technologies and on regulatory reviews and cooperation. The programme includes focus group discussions on the Global Framework for Advanced Reactor Reviews #GFARR draft Safety Report and proposed Integrated Regulatory Review Service #IRRS policy discussion on #SMRs, as well as an industry panel. Read more: atoms.iaea.org/47oCzZp

How can countries keep decommissioning safe as technologies evolve and new challenges emerge? 🤖⚛️ 🌍 Last week, experts from around the world met at @IAEAorg in #Vienna 🇦🇹 for the Technical Meeting on Member States' Practical Experience in Safety Assessment for the Decommissioning of Facilities. Participants compared approaches used to assess decommissioning activities across a wide range of facilities, highlighting practical experience in applying the graded approach. The exchange identified areas for further collaboration and will help inform the ongoing revision of IAEA Safety Guide WS-G-5.2, supporting future efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of safety assessments for decommissioning worldwide. 🌍 More on the IAEA Safety Guide WS-G-5.2 here 👉 atoms.iaea.org/4B5iN2u

How can countries prepare to assess the environmental impacts of Small Modular Reactors #SMRs? 🌍⚛️ Last week, 60 participants from 38 Member States gathered at @IAEAorg in #Vienna 🇦🇹 for the third #MEREIA training workshop on radiological environmental impact assessment. Through hands-on exercises and collaborative learning, participants put assessment methods into practice, strengthening their ability to assess radiological impacts on people and wildlife, select appropriate assessment approaches and interpret results to support robust environmental assessments for SMRs. Learn more 👉 atoms.iaea.org/4rGHBto

👉 How can digital tools further strengthen #NuclearSecurity operations? Several software applications have been developed by @iaeaorg to support frontline officers and decision makers with real-time data during nuclear security operations. They can be used at borders, ports, airports and major public events to help authorities detect, assess and mitigate potential nuclear security threats as part of comprehensive #NuclearSecurity measures. Learn more: atoms.iaea.org/4hNsF8n

💻 Join the @IAEAorg’s webinar “Advancing Nuclear Forensics through CRP Collaboration: From the Radiological Crime Scene to the Laboratory” to hear experts from #Latvia 🇱🇻, #Serbia 🇷🇸 and #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 share experiences in advancing #NuclearForensics capabilities through research and international collaboration in support of #NuclearSecurity. 📅 8 October 2026, 16:00 (Vienna time) 🔗 Register now! atoms.iaea.org/4ypeQnU More information: atoms.iaea.org/4jsL24V

An Educational Workshop on the Convention on Nuclear Safety #CNS recently organized by the CNS Secretariat this week in 🇦🇹 #Vienna focused on the obligations under the CNS and its review process. Participants from 10 CNS Contracting Parties (🇯🇴 #Jordan | 🇱🇷 #Liberia | 🇲🇽 #Mexico | 🇲🇳 #Mongolia | 🇸🇳 #Senegal | 🇱🇰 #Sri Lanka | 🇹🇳 #Tunisia | 🇺🇾 #Uruguay | 🇺🇿 #Uzbekistan | 🇻🇳 #Viet Nam) attended the event that included practical exercises on preparation of National Reports and Presentations and a simulation of a review meeting country group session, as well as presentations on implementation of the CNS obligations by the participating countries. Learn more about the CNS here: atoms.iaea.org/3JNivrl

At #Pakistan’s 🇵🇰 request, @IAEAorg participated in the ConvEx-2e conducted in conjunction with a national emergency exercise at the Karachi Nuclear Power Generating Station, testing arrangements for emergency assessment, consequence prognosis and timely information sharing. The exercise showcased Pakistan’s continued commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness, supported by close cooperation with the IAEA. “Exercises of this kind form part of the continuous preparedness work of the IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre”, said Amgad Shokr, Director of the IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre. “The IAEA welcomes every opportunity to support countries in strengthening their own arrangements through national exercises.”

Karine Herviou, #IAEA Deputy Director General for Nuclear Safety and Security, and Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director General, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation @FANRUAE signed Practical Arrangements on medical response capacity building for nuclear and radiological emergencies. The Arrangements cover training, exercises and fellowships hosted in the #UAE 🇦🇪, with a focus on States embarking on a nuclear power programme. #IAEAGC