Marcos Meets Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. Chairman

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. welcomed H.E. Mohamed Al Hammadi, chairman of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), at Malacañang Palace on August 12. The meeting took place shortly after 2 PM.

The Presidential Communications Office has yet to release details regarding the discussion between President Marcos and Chairman Al Hammadi.

According to ENEC’s website, the corporation is responsible for delivering the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program, with the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant being its centerpiece. This project is the first new nuclear build in the Arab World.

ENEC collaborates with various local, regional, and international stakeholders to achieve its objectives of developing peaceful nuclear energy for the UAE.

Earlier in the day, President Marcos led the 8th Philippine Space Council meeting, where he was updated on the progress of space science and technology initiatives in the country. During the meeting, a replica of the Multilateral Unit for Land Assessment satellite and Pandora instruments for air quality measurement was presented to him.