Egypt says the updated legislation will strengthen nuclear safety, regulatory oversight, and institutional frameworks as the country advances major strategic nuclear energy projects.
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ratified Law No. 10 of 2026 amending certain provisions of Egypt’s Law Regulating Nuclear and Radiological Activities, originally issued under Law No. 7 of 2010.
The amendments come as Egypt continues advancing major strategic projects in the nuclear energy sector, most notably the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project, while also expanding regulatory and institutional frameworks governing nuclear and radiological activities.
“The updated legislation aims to strengthen Egypt’s nuclear safety framework and support the peaceful expansion of nuclear energy applications.”
The updated legislation is expected to support the development of Egypt’s nuclear sector by strengthening the legal and regulatory environment overseeing nuclear safety, radiation activities, and related operations.
Main Objectives of the Amendments
The law forms part of broader state efforts to modernize legislative frameworks in line with international standards and the country’s long-term energy and development strategy.
Expanding Egypt’s nuclear energy strategy
Egypt has accelerated cooperation in recent years with international nuclear institutions and regulatory bodies to enhance nuclear safety standards, regulatory oversight, technical capabilities, human resource development, and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
The amendments are also seen as supporting Egypt’s plans to diversify energy sources and strengthen energy security while expanding peaceful nuclear applications in development sectors.
Legislative ModernizationEgypt is updating nuclear and radiological laws in line with international standards.
El Dabaa Nuclear ProjectThe amendments come as Egypt advances implementation of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant.
International CooperationEgypt continues expanding cooperation with international nuclear and regulatory institutions.
Energy DiversificationOfficials say nuclear energy forms part of Egypt’s long-term strategy to strengthen energy security.
Strengthening Egypt’s nuclear future
The ratification of the amendments reflects Egypt’s broader effort to strengthen institutional, legal, and technical frameworks governing nuclear and radiological activities as the country expands its peaceful nuclear energy program.
Officials say the updated regulatory environment will help support nuclear safety, improve operational oversight, and reinforce Egypt’s long-term energy diversification and development strategy.