The Middle East may be a region rich in hydrocarbons but several countries in the region are debating ambitious atomic energy plans to meet growing demand for electricity.
The United Arab Emirates has come furthest with its nuclear programme. In December, Abu Dhabi, its wealthy capital, awarded a $20bn contract to a South Korean consortium for the construction, commissioning and fuel loads for four 1,400 megawatt nuclear plants.
By the time the first plant is operational and producing electricity in 2017, it may be only one of several nuclear programmes in the region. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt and Jordan are all interested in nuclear power generation.
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