US Puts UAE on Fast Track to Nuclear Power

Abu Dhabi could have electricity program by 2017

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 2, 2009 6:43 AM CDT

(Newser) – An Arab state may be on the fast track to developing nuclear power—with the help of the US, the Wall Street Journal reports. American experts have been jetting to Abu Dhabi in recent few months to support the UAE’s nuclear aspirations, which could... Read full story »

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