Nuclear regulator warns against unscientific claims on social media

Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission has warned against circulating interpretations and opinions on social media that are not based on scientific knowledge, stressing that most of these rely on common misconceptions and false ideas that contribute to public anxiety.

In a post on its official X account, the commission noted that such claims become more widespread when related to nuclear matters, especially in the context of current global and regional events. It emphasized the importance of verifying information and not following unreliable sources.

The commission reiterated that information regarding nuclear issues should only be issued by relevant and trusted government authorities, urging the public to seek information from official sources to avoid spreading inaccurate details that could cause unnecessary concern in the community.