This liability is higher than the 300 million SDR minimum set by the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (VCCLND).
The UAE’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Hamad al Kaabi, noted that the law was drafted in accordance with VCCLND as amended by the 1997 Protocol, which the emirates acceded to in August.
"The establishment of such a robust nuclear liability regime is another step forward of the UAE Government’s responsible approach to develop a solid regulatory framework for the peaceful nuclear energy programme," said al Kaabi.
"This new liability regime provides a clear and predictable process for the public and nuclear industry to deal with compensation for damages that may arise in the case of a nuclear accident."
Under the new UAE federal law, nuclear facility operator will be solely and exclusively liable for damages arising from a nuclear incident.
The country’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation will implement this law by decree including issuing rules and regulations in its area of competence.
