The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (Enec) chief executive officer, Mohamed Al Hammadi, has been appointed as the newest member of the World Association of Nuclear Operators’ (Wano) Atlanta Centre (AC) governing board.

The AC is one of Wano’s four key regional centres worldwide and Al Hammadi’s appointment follows a unanimous vote at the board’s recent meeting.

His selection as AC governor serves to highlight the UAE’s continued collaboration with the global nuclear community and the high standards of safety, security and performance that Enec applies across all aspects of its programme, said an Enec statement.

Wano’s mission is to help every country and company involved in commercial nuclear operations to achieve the highest possible standards of nuclear safety through the exchange of information and best practice. Enec has been an active Wano member since 2010, regularly participating in the organisation’s workshops, events, training programmes and peer reviews.

'It is an honour to be appointed as a governing board member for Wano’s Atlanta Centre. The UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy programme is based on the best practices and cumulative experience of the global nuclear energy industry and since its inception has been guided by an extensive network of international organisations, including some of the world’s most renowned experts in nuclear energy from Wano,' said Al Hammadi.

'My appointment is yet another example of the international community’s confidence in the UAE peaceful nuclear energy programme,' he said.

In his new role, Al Hammadi joins a panel of 19 AC governing board members from countries including the US, South Africa, China, Brazil, Canada, Romania and Mexico. The members collectively contribute to the oversight of the Wano Atlanta Centre’s activities, promoting engagement with Wano members at the highest level.

The board reports to the governing board chairman, Tom Mitchell, the president and chief executive officer of Ontario Power Generation (OPG).