Saudi Arabia announced the establishment of the King Abdullah Nuclear and Renewable Energy City in Riyadh and said it would use atomic energy for peaceful purposes, especially in industry, agriculture, mining, desalination and medical field. A royal decree issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah said development of atomic energy is essential to meet the Kingdom’s growing requirements for energy to generate electricity, produce desalinated water and reduce reliance on depleting hydrocarbon resources. The city will be an independent organization and will represent the Kingdom at the International Atomic Energy Agency. All departments related to nuclear and renewable energy at King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology will be shifted to the new city including its staff and properties within a year. The president of the city will be its chief executive officer, the law said, adding that the city will have an independent budget.
NUCLEAR CITY IN KSA
NUCLEAR CITY IN KSA
