The funding was received from the UK space agency to back Rolls-Royce’s research into how nuclear power could be used to support a future moon base for astronauts
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Sky hotel is the latest vision of the future
Yemeni engineer Hashem Al-Ghaili has unveiled his vision for the future of travel – a hotel in the sky powered by 20 nuclear-powered engines
Aerospace
Rolls-Royce to get Qatari funding for small nuclear reactors
Rolls-Royce, which has seen its aerospace business gutted by the pandemic, is looking to branch out into new technologies including small nuclear reactors
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Video: Is nuclear fusion the answer to clean energy?
Nuclear power has a controversial history, but many energy experts say it has a major role to play in our energy future.
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Saudi Arabia plans to enrich uranium in nuclear programme, says minister
A tender for the kingdom’s first two nuclear power reactors is expected in 2020
Atomic Energy
US seeks an edge over rivals for Saudi’s nuclear contracts
Saudis are expected to narrow the field to two or three bidders in the next few months
Atomic Energy
Trump said to mull allowing enrichment for Saudi nuclear plants
US administration may ease restrictions if Saudi Arabia considers bids by Westinghouse Electric and other US companies
Abu Dhabi
Going nuclear: ENEC CEO Mohamed Al Hammadi
Located 280km west of Abu Dhabi, Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is expected to be up and running by 2020. Mohamed Al Hammadi, the CEO of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), explains how and why this site will power the region into the future