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Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

Mauritania Overhauls Securities Rules

Recent regulatory decrees have introduced comprehensive legal frameworks for market dematerialisation, short selling oversight, and enhanced transparency on the Mauritanian...

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Infrastructure & Energy

ACWA Power Wins $669M Gas Plant Deal

Mauritania awarded ACWA Power a $669 million contract to build a 230 MW gas-fired power plant in N'Diago, utilising domestic offshore gas to drive national industrial growth.

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Industrial & Supply Chain

Mauritania Digitises Trade Certification

Mauritania successfully deployed the ePhyto system to digitise agricultural export certificates, slashing processing times by over 90 percent and streamlining supply chain...

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Human Capital & HR

World Bank Funds $57M Education Push

The World Bank launched the $57.53 million IQRAA operation to improve basic education quality, integrate refugee children, and build a stronger human capital pipeline across...

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Healthcare & Medical Tourism

Nouakchott Hosts Regional Health Forum

The Regional Health Invest Forum in Nouakchott concluded with the adoption of the Nouakchott Declaration, aiming to boost local pharmaceutical production and attract medical...

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Government & Public Policy

Mauritania Launches 2026 Refugee Plan

Faced with an influx of over 305,000 refugees, the government announced a comprehensive 2026 response plan focusing on resilience, basic services delivery, and socioeconomic...

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Financial & Wealth Management

Mauritania Secures $95.8M IMF Package

The IMF approved 42-month arrangements under the ECF and EFF worth $95.8 million to consolidate macroeconomic stability, enhance public governance, and support structural...

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ESG & Sustainability

Mauritania Issues First Transparency Report

Mauritania advanced its climate governance by releasing its first national transparency report under the Paris Agreement framework, highlighting stronger environmental monitoring...

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Travel, Hospitality & Leisure

Hospitality and Tourism Development

Mauritania is updating its tourism infrastructure policies to attract international visitors, improve hotel service standards, and showcase its unique cultural heritage assets.

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Technology & Digital Strategy

Digital Strategy and Tech Adoption

Telecommunications and financial technology providers in Mauritania are accelerating digital service delivery, cloud integration, and cybersecurity measures to meet rising user...

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Startups & Venture Capital

Startup Ecosystem Growth in Mauritania

Mauritania's entrepreneurial ecosystem is expanding with new incubator initiatives providing mentorship, seed funding, and networking opportunities for early-stage digital...

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Real Estate & Development

Real Estate and Urban Growth Dynamics

Urban development projects in Nouakchott are gaining momentum, driven by commercial expansion, residential housing demands, and modern zoning regulations for investors.

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