Profile - UAE: New FANR Director General Hamad Al-Kaabi

14 July 2026

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Summary

UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed appointed Hamad Ali Mohammed Al-Kaabi as Director-General of

the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), placing one of the country's most experienced nuclear diplomats at the head of the UAE's independent nuclear regulator.

Unlock this in-depth report to learn more about Al-Kaabi's:

Immediate regulatory priorities
Leadership and regulatory philosophy
Relations with key UAE officials
Long-term nuclear strategy
Potential second nuclear project and international cooperation

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