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  In 2008, the UAE and the US concluded negotiations on a proposed cooperation agreement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy, as reported by official media. This "123 Agreement" is hailed as a benchmark for nuclear cooperation deals. HE Yousef al-Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the US, expressed confidence that the agreement underscores the transparency of the UAE's civilian nuclear energy program. The deal ensures adherence to the highest safety standards. Under the UAE-US 123 Agreement, which took effect in December 2009, the UAE can access nuclear-related information, materials, and equipment from the US. To make the agreement successful, the UAE agreed to renounce domestic uranium enrichment and the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel. Additionally, the UAE signed a key protocol instituting a more rigorous inspections regime for its nuclear activities. In May 2009, the Obama administration submitted the agreement to the US Congress, and by October, the UAE Cabinet app...

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed is currently on an official visit to the US, where he met with US President Joe Biden and several key officials and industry leaders. Their discussions focused on critical matters of shared interest, including the situation in the Middle East and advancements in artificial intelligence. During the trip, Sheikh Mohamed also had the opportunity to meet with Emirati students studying in the US , as well as astronauts Nora Al-Matrooshi and Mohammad Al-Mulla, who recently graduated from NASA's astronaut training program. The meeting highlighted His Highness' support for the UAE's growing presence in space exploration. Sheikh Mohamed expressed his delight at meeting the young Emiratis, engaging with them about their academic progress and areas of specialization. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring they have the necessary support to succeed in their studies and careers. Addressing the students, Sheikh Mohamed encouraged th...