The United Arab Emirates' nuclear regulator has issued the licence to Nawah Energy Company, clearing the way for commissioning and commercial operation of the unit and marking a historic moment as the UAE realises its nuclear energy vision.

The World Association of Nuclear Operators says its New Unit Assistance missions have helped the safe start-up of 53 new nuclear units over the past eight years - and it wants new entrants such as those developing small modular reactors to become members in the years before launch to benefit from the industry's experience.

Romania is committed to maintaining and strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded. However, the Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission team recommended improving the coordination among government agencies concerned with radiation source facilities and activities.

France's nuclear safety regulator, the Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire, has said it is prepared to give EDF more time in order to implement safety upgrades required at its fleet of 900 MWe nuclear power reactors.

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has completed a follow-up nuclear security advisory mission to Switzerland. The International Physical Protection Advisory Service mission concluded Switzerland has strengthened its nuclear security regime since a mission in 2018.

The International Atomic Energy Agency and the International Civil Aviation Organization have agreed to enhance their cooperation around the transport of radioactive materials by air. In particular, they aim to improve the efficiency and speed of these shipments.

The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation and the Environment Agency have completed a project piloting a nuclear regulatory sandbox process, using artificial intelligence as the test case. This project, which has reported its conclusions, will help inform the development of a regulatory approach to AI.

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released most of the site of the former Zion nuclear power plant in Illinois for unrestricted use, marking the completion of decommissioning at the site. A storage facility for the plant's used fuel will remain under NRC licence and oversight.

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has visited the "success story" of Mochovce's new nuclear power unit, and held talks with the president and prime minister, during his first visit in the role to Slovakia.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has concluded a five-day Site and External Events Design mission to Kazakhstan to review the country's process for selecting the site of a planned nuclear power plant.