Development of Nuclear Security Education Textbook for Universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Nuclear security is one of the most important matters to focus on in case any state decides to adopt nuclear power as a part of its energy sector. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable need for nuclear security education all around the world. In this context, many recommended educational curriculums have been published. Nonetheless, all of these curriculums include a nuclear security introductory course as a required course. Therefore, in this research, we are aiming to create a comprehensive textbook that covers the different aspects of nuclear security. As a result, so far, we have managed to create a textbook that consists of three major sections. The first section is the introduction to nuclear security. This section covers the fundamentals of nuclear security. The second section focuses on nuclear security in a specific region. In this study, we will look at the region of Saudi Arabia and how its characteristics may affect nuclear security within the kingdom. The third and final section focuses on modern issues that affect international nuclear security. The primary objective of this study is to provide each section with essential and informative knowledge to assist in the development of human resources in the nuclear security industry.