Nawah Vision
Powering the growth of the UAE.

Nawah Mission
Ensure a safe and sustainable peaceful nuclear energy program.

About Nawah

Established in 2016, Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) is the subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) in charge of operating and maintaining Units 1-4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, the first nuclear energy plant in the UAE and the Arab World, located in the Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi.

Nawah harnesses the power of nuclear energy to provide a safe, reliable, clean and sustainable supply of low-carbon electricity to contribute to the UAE’s social and economic development and enhance the quality of life for generations to come.

With safety as its overriding priority, and in adherence to the highest international standards in the nuclear industry, Nawah will generate up to 5,600 megawatts of energy from the 4 units at Barakah, supplying approximately 25% of the UAE’s electricity requirements.

We understand our individual responsibilities and authorities. We take ownership for our
work, delivering high-quality results in as timely a manner as safety allows

We openly communicate, collaborate and coordinate across all organizations and
cultures in pursuit of superior results

We prioritize the safety and security of our colleagues, the public and the environment
at all times. We actively promote and reinforce proper personnel safety behaviors

We honor our agreements and commitments. We listen to and respect the opinions,
expertise and cultural traditions of others. We do not tolerate discrimination or
harassment

We build trust through adhering to nuclear standards, living our values, fulfilling our
commitments and promoting open and fact-based communications with our colleagues,
our stakeholders and the general public.

We actively pursue excellence through the continuous performance improvement of our
projects, programs and processes, which drives greater effectiveness and efficiency, in
pursuit of outstanding and sustainable results.

Latest News

UAE Celebrates Historic Milestone as Unit 4 of the Barakah Plant Commences Commercial Operation: Delivering Full-fleet Operations

UAE Celebrates Historic Milestone as Unit 4 of the Barakah Plant Commences Commercial Operation: Delivering Full-fleet Operations

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Diploma in Nuclear Technology Launched to Boost Access to Careers in Growing UAE Nuclear Sector for Emirati Youth

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Nawah Energy Company signs Memorandum of Understanding with Toshiba to advance Net Zero collaboration in supply chain diversification

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Yearly Achievements
UAE electricity produced
5600MW
different nationalities
+50 
workforce who are female
20%