I thought this article was about the new UAE nuclear reactor. If anything I figured solar would be smarter for a hot sunny region. But dust, heat, and fragile panels (target for attack) may not be a good idea.

At least the UAE started construction when oil prices were high. I can't imagine a Gulf state starting a reactor program now with oil prices so low.

https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/nuclear-gulf-experts-soun...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barakah_nuclear_power_plant