Saudi Arabia Participates in International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in Korea

   Incheon, October 28, 2026, SPA -- Saudi Arabia participated in the sixth International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power, which began yesterday in Incheon, Republic of Korea, and will continue until October 29.
   CEO of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) Prince Dr. Mamdouh bin Saud bin Thunayan led the Kingdom’s delegation to the conference, which is organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in cooperation with the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
   Prince Mamdouh delivered the Kingdom's address, emphasizing that nuclear energy is a long-term strategic choice and a fundamental component of the future energy system. He noted its role in supporting sustainable economic development, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
   He stated that the Saudi National Atomic Energy Project (SNAEP) is a comprehensive national project that extends beyond the generation of electricity, as it encompasses the creation of a new economic and technical sector, the advancement of high-tech industries, and the strengthening of the Saudi economy's competitiveness.
   He pointed out that the Kingdom is adopting a gradual and balanced approach to developing its nuclear program, grounded in international standards and practices, and is committed to the peaceful use of nuclear energy in cooperation with the IAEA.
   -- SPA