FANR shows UAE's leadership in nuclear knowledge management

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) hosted the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Level 2 Knowledge Management Assist Visit (KMAV) recently in Abu Dhabi.

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The mission brought together international experts to assess and enhance the UAE's nuclear knowledge management practices with global standards and best practices.

As a followup to the initial 2014 visit, the mission focused on areas such as policy and strategy, human resource development, tacit knowledge transfer, digital tools, and the culture of knowledge sharing.

FANR teams worked closely with IAEA experts to review progress, identify strengths, and explore opportunities for further development.

Knowledge management plays a vital role in ensuring regulatory effectiveness, operational safety, and sustainability throughout the nuclear lifecycle - from research and design to operation, maintenance, and decommissioning.

The IAEA supports Member States in these efforts through tailored Assist Visits, guidance tools, and capacity-building programs to reduce the risk of critical knowledge loss.

“Hosting this IAEA mission reflects FANR’s commitment to regulatory excellence anchored in strong knowledge systems,” said Christer Viktorsson, Director-General of FANR.