Saudi Arabia has donated $3.5 million to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Trend reports citing Al Arabiya.
The majority ($2.5 million) will go towards the IAEA initiative to help modernize its Seibersdorf laboratories in Austria.
Funding will go towards strengthening the agency’s regulatory capabilities in order to maximize the benefits of nuclear technology.
It will also be used in part to provide resources and services to IAEA members states to ensure the safe use of nuclear technology.
The remaining $1 million will support the agency’s initiative to combat zoonotic diseases using nuclear technology.
“These donations come as an extension of the Kingdom's continuous support for the efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency and its initiatives aimed at developing its capabilities in a manner that enhances its vital role in harnessing the atom for peace,” the Saudi Press Agency said.