Kuwait is taking the first steps to decide on a nuclear power program and is seeking international cooperation in addressing relevant issues. NPI and NSSPI were invited to visit the Kuwait National Nuclear Energy Committee (KNNEC), and during the IAEA there was a meeting with the Kuwait delegates and information on TAMU's programs on training and capacity building in nuclear and nuclear related fields was provided.  Mr. Ahmed Bishara , KNNEC's Executive Secretary was invited to visit NPI-NSSPI to see the potential and define the scope of cooperation.

Kuwait asked the IAEA to organize a public Information seminar early 2011.  An NPI staff member was invited to lecture in this seminar but there was a conflict with other commitments.

The Government of Oman is drafting Strategy Plan for the development of nuclear energy and its applications in the country. To this effect the Ministry of Defense invited NSSSPI to prepare and delivery a two day Seminar on Nuclear Security and Non-Proliferation as information to their senior officers and Staff. The Seminar will held in Muscat on December 20-21, 2010.  NSSPI also received a communication indicating their interest on possible further collaboration with their academic institutions.

The Nuclear Security Science and Policy Institute (NSSPI), teamed with Sandia National Laboratories, is working with Middle East regional partners to jointly develop and operate the Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII).    Located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, GNEII will be a Khalifa University institute housing a regional education program which offers both classroom instruction and hands-on experience in topics related to nuclear energy safety, security, safeguards, and nonproliferation.  GNEII is designed to (1) promote international interests in developing a nuclear energy security and safety culture, (2) increase collaboration between the nuclear energy security and safety communities, and (3) help to enhance global standards for nuclear energy technology in the Middle East.