Egypt’s nuclear authority hosted a WANO delegation to strengthen cooperation on the El Dabaa nuclear project.
Officials from Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority meet with a WANO delegation in Cairo.
Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority hosted a high-level technical delegation from the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Moscow Center as part of efforts to strengthen international cooperation and support the implementation of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project.
Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority hosted a high-level technical delegation from the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Moscow Center during an official working visit to Egypt from May 11 to 13, 2026.
The meetings took place at the authority’s headquarters in Cairo and focused on strengthening technical and institutional cooperation, while enhancing communication with international organizations specializing in nuclear safety and operational excellence.
The discussions form part of Egypt’s broader efforts to align its nuclear energy sector with international standards and benefit from global expertise in nuclear operations and safety management.
The visit included a series of specialized technical sessions covering WANO’s charter and governance framework, technical review and evaluation programs based on international standards, performance analysis mechanisms, mutual support programs, training initiatives, and institutional communication systems.
According to the authority, the discussions aimed to support the continued improvement of institutional and operational efficiency within Egypt’s nuclear energy sector.
Technical sessions focused on international nuclear safety and operational standards.
Egypt remains committed to benefiting from global expertise and best practices in nuclear safety and operational excellence.
Sherif Helmy
Sherif Helmy stressed that the authority remains committed to strengthening cooperation with leading international institutions and benefiting from global expertise and best practices in nuclear safety and operational excellence.
He said these efforts directly support the implementation of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, which he described as one of Egypt’s most important national strategic projects.
According to Helmy, the project plays a major role in diversifying Egypt’s energy sources, supporting sustainable development goals, and strengthening long-term energy security.
Expanding Egypt’s clean and diversified energy mix.
Supporting long-term national development goals through stable energy generation.
Strengthening Egypt’s long-term energy stability and capacity.
The El Dabaa nuclear project is considered a cornerstone of Egypt’s broader strategy to expand clean and diversified energy generation capacity over the coming decades.
Egypt has increasingly emphasized nuclear energy as part of its wider transition toward more sustainable and diversified energy sources alongside renewable energy projects and infrastructure modernization.
The WANO visit reflects Egypt’s ongoing effort to position the El Dabaa project within an internationally recognized framework focused on nuclear safety, operational excellence, and long-term energy sustainability.
