International Atomic Energy Agency - IAEA

National Nuclear Energy Committee to release a 'roadmap' for developing atomic power.

Former head of the IAEA will lead nine member International Advisory Board.

UAE's nuclear power plants may also be used to export electricity to countries nearby.

Previous secrecy about site had raised fears Iran was running covert nukes programme.

Iran seemed flexible at talks with world powers to mute calls for more sanctions, but signalled no retreat from its nuke goals.

UPDATE 2: Games to include simultaneous firings at targets and will last 'several days'.

UPDATE 3: Israel and France say alleged Iran atom bomb work is being hidden by IAEA.

UPDATE 3: IAEA envoy says no interviews held, nor statements issued on nuke talks.

The headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) will be located in Abu Dhabi, positioning the city as a global leader for renewable energy.

Breakthrough possible in any future talks if western negotiating 'mentalities' change.

Doubts over the availability of gas for power generation, growing demand for electricity, environmental concerns and the need to power desalination plants mean that many countries in the region are now planning to introduce nuclear into the energy mix.

Country says building bombed by Israel last year not covert nuclear reactor as US turns up pressure.

Resolution calling on all Middle East nations to renounce atomic weapons carried 83-0.

Global Nuclear Energy Partnership to promote commercial, peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Draft calls on Iran to 'fully comply, without delay' and meet requirements of IAEA.

UN nuclear watchdog says it has 'very credible' evidence, Iran dismisses findings.

Atomic energy continues to gain credence in the Gulf.

Controversy increases as world leaders consider new sanctions after Tehran dodges nuclear question.

Patients are being exposed to unnecessary radiation because hospitals are failing to capture accurate X-ray images on the first attempt.

IAEA team to inspect mysterious site bombed by Israel amid allegations it was nuclear facility.

Uranium enrichment continues despite incentives offered by world powers.

No evidence Syria has skilled personnel or fuel to operate large-scale nuclear facility - UN.

Premier Manmohan Singh appeals for gov't to drop objections to nuclear energy pact.

Country not seeking nukes, atomic energy for peaceful purposes - president.

Islamic republic hits out after nuclear watchdog expressed 'serious concerns' over weapons studies.

But Tehran should avoid 'irritating' neighbours and IAEA compliance an issue, Russian PM says.

Atomic watchdog seriously concerned Iran may have been trying to develop nuclear warheads.

Agency delegation heads to Tehran for three days of talks over disputed nuclear programme.

Tehran and atomic watchdog head back to the table to discuss nuclear aspirations - envoy.

The UAE intents to develop nuclear power as the local grid strains to cope with soaring energy consumption.

Discussions between Tehran and the IAEA may be making headway, senior Iranian official says.

Gov't publishes policy with six 'guiding principles' on atomic energy development.

Persian state to celebrate Tuesday's national day by heralding controversial atomic programme.

Washington signs pact with Gulf state as it tries to isolate Iran and weaken influence in region.

Council manipulated by West and undermining UN atomic agency, Tehran claims.

Resolution will be put to vote on Monday; West looks to win over those with reservations.

Threat comes as Britain, France and US gear up for another push for sanctions resolution.

UN atomic watchdog declines to comment on Iran's nuclear-warhead facility.

Tehran outrages UN by testing advanced second-generation centrifuges.

Government has drawn up a co-operation framework with the IAEA that will last until 2030.

Lack of infrastructure, regulation and regional stability will take time to overcome, IAEA expert warns.

IAEA director-general ElBaradei gives Tehran four weeks to clear up questions over nuclear programme.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has the tricky task of balancing power and necessity.

Iran's spy chief accuses former nuclear negotiator of passing vital intelligence to Britain.

World powers agree to more sanctions unless IAEA reports show Tehran addressing nuclear concerns.

Defence minister Morin says country has information that Iran is building atomic bomb.

US sanctions could push Tehran to rethink cooperation with UN atomic watchdog, former negotiator says.

Country says it will not abandon right to nuclear technology despite threat of more sanctions.

Iran to work with IAEA to defuse nuclear programme row, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Hosseini.

Fuel is ready for Iran's Bushehr atomic power plant being built by Russia, Islamic state's foreign minister says.

A noticeable increase in extremes of weather reminds utilities of the need to protect assets.

Director-general Mohamed ElBaradei says country must do more to remove distrust of its nuclear intentions.

Officials say country is moving forward in a transparent and legal way on eve of new IAEA talks.

Iran will hold second round of talks with UN watchdog to defuse suspicions of covert atom bomb programme.

Iran agrees to let inspectors revisit its Arak site in a bid to head off broader UN sanctions.

Country could stop uranium enrichment expansion if further U.N. sanctions are halted.

UAE's energy deputy minister says GCC could trade power with Europe through a Pan-Arab grid.

IAEA head says that Iran could be between three and eight years off producing a nuclear weapon.

But IAEA says that only its inspectors have authority to judge Iran's compliance to nuclear treaty.

Atomic energy agency confirms GCC's right to a civilian nuclear programme but denies Iranian threat.

Egypt will tap Russian expertise as it looks to build nuclear power plants to meet growing demand for electricity.

Underground uranium plant laying foundation for 'industrial scale' enrichment, IAEA confirms.

Planned atomic plants in southwest Iran will partly run on fuel produced at home, says official.

IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei says that nuclear power plans will take 10-15 years to develop.

The country hikes up its atomic ambitions at Natanz as UN inspectors begin visit.

Today's announcement by Iran's atomic energy chief is likely to further antagonise the West.

As governments across the region turn their attention to atomic energy, Arabian Business asks what a nuclear revolution could do for the Middle East.