22 February 2015
Abu Dhabi - The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the organization responsible for the development and operation of the UAE's peaceful nuclear energy program, has won a major award in the 'Building Risk Management Capability' category at the Institute of Risk Management's (IRM) 2015 Global Risk Awards.

Over 30 well-known organisations, from all over the globe, submitted entries to the category and ENEC was selected to win by the judging panel of more than 30 leading risk management practitioners and academics.

ENEC's entry, 'Building Risk Management Capability,' showcased how the corporation built a rigorous risk management process that is a critical element in the culture of safety that ENEC promotes. This world-class process included identifying and assessing potential strategic risks that could affect the business' organizational mission.

H.E Mohamed Al Hammadi, CEO of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation said: "This award is an international recognition to the systematic approach that ENEC has in its risk management processes and procedures. As a nuclear organization, we use the industry's principle of continuous improvement to implement a proactive approach to risk management. We are proud of this achievement and this win shows our commitment to the highest international standards for safety, quality and risk management. It is a proud moment for the organization and the team."

IRM is the world's leading professional body for risk management and the Global Risk Awards provide unique international recognition of excellence. 

With a cross-continent judging panel the Global Risk Awards represent the pinnacle of achievement for risk professionals, teams and organisations from across the world.

The 2014 awards saw over 200 nominations, across all categories, from Africa, Asia, Australasia, Americas, Europe and the Middle East, from a huge variety of sectors and types of organisations.

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About ENEC
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) is working to deliver safe, clean, reliable and efficient nuclear energy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
 
Nuclear energy is an important part of our nation's future. Starting in 2017, this new and abundant source of low-carbon electricity will diversify our energy supply, support energy security, and help to power the future growth and prosperity of the UAE. By 2020, ENEC's four nuclear energy units will provide up to a quarter of the nation's electricity needs and save up to 12 million tons of carbon emissions every year.
                                          
Established by decree in December 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, ENEC is developing a world-class nuclear energy plant with world-class operations.

Construction of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (Barakah NPP) is now underway. In parallel, we are focused on building a highly skilled Emirati-led workforce to meet the needs of this growing new industry.
 
We are committed to ensuring that both our plant and our people perform to the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency and transparency at all times.
 
For more information, please visit www.enec.gov.ae
Media Contact: media@enec.gov.ae or enec@fourcommunications.com 

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