CNN Market Place Middle East

SHOW # 122

IN FOCUS: Going Nuclear

In a place that’s rich in oil reserves, many may find it surprising that the UAE is turning to nuclear power. MME looks at why they’re choosing nuclear power as their choice of renewable energy. And whether the nuclear option is commercially feasible?

FACETIME – Najib Razak, Malaysian Prime Minister

In an ongoing boost to embrace clean technology, Malaysia has signed a co-operation agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Masdar the group behind the world’s first carbon neutral city. But with renewable energy generation come great challenges. This week MME speaks to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak about Malaysia’s future energy plans and the new partnership with Masdar.