Congress skeptical of Saudi nuclear energy demands
Lawmakers are making it clear that any proposal to share civilian nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia must include robust nonproliferation safeguards.
![AFP_RF9CK A picture taken on August 10, 2017 shows the sign and logo of the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) at its premises in the capital Abu Dhabi.
At the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) in Abu Dhabi, dozens of employees are reviewing the 15,000-page application for the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, scheduled to launch next year. / AFP PHOTO / KARIM SAHIB (Photo credit should read KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images)](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2018/02/GettyImages-836077846.jpg/GettyImages-836077846.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=o7UFPqDM)
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