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UAE Gives Mauritania $2B for Development

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince receives the Mauritanian President. WAM
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince receives the Mauritanian President. WAM
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UAE Gives Mauritania $2B for Development

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince receives the Mauritanian President. WAM
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince receives the Mauritanian President. WAM

The United Arab Emirates pledged Sunday to give $2 billion in aid to Mauritania.

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday and met with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

UAE’s state-run WAM news agency announced the pledge, describing it as including funding for “investment and development projects, as well as a soft loan.”

During the meeting between Ghazouani and the Crown Prince, held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed ties between the UAE and Mauritania, and means to advance them in all sectors to serve the interests of the two countries, and their peoples.

Sheikh Mohammed and Ghazouani also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.

Mauritania’s president and the Crown Prince witnessed the exchange of a number of agreements and Memoranda of Understanding at Qasr Al Watan.

The MoUs were over expanding cooperation between the two countries in educational, military and security, technical, humanitarian work, development, investment, and social care, WAM said.

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Riyadh to Host Second Human Capability Initiative Conference on Sunday

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
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Riyadh to Host Second Human Capability Initiative Conference on Sunday

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Human Capability Development Program Committee—a key initiative in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—the second edition of the Human Capability Initiative Conference will open in Riyadh on Sunday.

The two-day conference, themed "Beyond Readiness," underscores the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to investing in human capital as a cornerstone of national development and future progress, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

Organized by the Human Capability Development Program, this premier global platform will bring together more than 300 distinguished speakers, including influential leaders, policymakers, and global experts from academia, the private sector, and non-profit organizations, for over 100 panel discussions.

The second edition will emphasize the vital role of unlocking potential to advance human capabilities through the strategic application of cutting-edge technologies. The goal is to cultivate an educational ecosystem that promotes lifelong learning and empowers individuals and communities to adapt effectively to rapid transformation.

Furthermore, the conference will highlight the importance of embedding values that underpin growth and development, contributing to the formation of interconnected societies capable of addressing both local and global challenges. A key focus will be on forging partnerships and creating opportunities that amplify the role of individuals in devising sustainable solutions for a brighter future.

Building on the success of its first edition, the conference further solidifies the Kingdom's efforts in human capability development and makes a significant contribution to the global discourse on the future of human potential in an era of rapid change.