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UAE starts first nuclear reactor at controversial Barakah plant

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Barakah, which was originally scheduled to open in 2017, has been dogged by delays and is billions of dollars over budget. It has also raised myriad concerns among nuclear energy veterans who are concerned about the potential risks Barakah could visit upon the Arabian Peninsula, from an environmental catastrophe to a nuclear arms race.


Experts have raised concerns about potential risks Barakah plant could pose to the environment and regional security.

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