TOKYO, 29th May, 2025 (WAM) — A prominent UAE delegation including members of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) and staff from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi made an official trip to Japan with the aim of strengthening collaborative efforts in sophisticated radiation treatment methods such as heavy ion therapy. They also sought to improve cooperative frameworks within regulation, healthcare delivery, and research sectors.
Under the guidance of Christer Viktorsson, the Director-General of FANR, the visit was designed to thoroughly understand Japan’s expertise in heavy ion therapy. This included examining their regulatory structures, operational procedures, safety measures, and educational initiatives necessary for developing domestic capabilities with these advanced technologies.
Throughout their visit, the UAE delegation participated in high-ranking discussions and conducted detailed technical talks with prominent Japanese organizations such as Yamagata University’s Heavy Ion Medical Center, the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), and the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation.
This visit comes after the UAE recently announced plans to set up the Middle East's inaugural heavy ion therapy center at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. This significant step highlights the nation’s dedication to enhancing cancer treatment and establishing Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for top-tier oncological services.
Christer Viktorsson, Director General of FANR, stated, "This visit underscores FANR's dedication to guaranteeing the secure and efficient application of radiation in medicine via international cooperation. The expertise from Japan regarding cutting-edge radiotherapy techniques and regulatory supervision provides significant insights that will aid in achieving the UAE’s ambition to be at the forefront of healthcare advancement, bolstering its knowledge-driven economic sector, and encouraging medical travel. Incorporating these leading-edge technologies elevates the UAE’s position globally within the realms of healthcare provision and scientific inquiry."
Heavy-ion therapy represents a sophisticated type of radiotherapy recognized for its accuracy and effectiveness. This method focuses substantial amounts of radiation precisely onto cancerous cells, thereby reducing harm to adjacent healthy tissues. Such therapy proves particularly beneficial for tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have become resistant to conventional treatments—like extensive carcinomas or metastatic growths in the liver—and comes with the advantage of less frequent sessions along with a decreased likelihood of developing additional malignancies.
The talks held by the UAE team also addressed regulatory licensing and supervision needs, as well as safety and operational benchmarks. Additionally, they explored the training programs required to maintain a competent workforce equipped for the safe management of advanced technologies.
This visit is part of FANR’s continuous endeavors to enhance global collaboration and maintain the utmost levels of safety, security, and openness within the UAE’s nuclear and radiological industries.
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