RIYADH: The International Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response conference opened in Riyadh on Monday, with key industry leaders addressing the emerging threats and new response technologies for nuclear and radiological emergencies.
The four-day event, which runs from Dec. 1-4, is being held in partnership with the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
It began with a keynote speech from conference president Khaled Al-Eissa, who underlined the importance of institutional preparedness when dealing with radiological accidents.
“The history of our field is marked by moments that tested the boundaries of science, governance and human resolve,” he said.
“In Chernobyl in 1986, the world witnessed how a single accident could transcend borders, turning a local tragedy into a global wake-up call that redefined the principles of transparency, notification, early warning and shared accountability.”
