Nouakchott-Shanghai: TECHz – News Desk
Mauritania and Oman have formalized a growing technological alliance by signing a landmark cooperation agreement and multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
Centered on accelerating digital transformation, the pact encompasses strategic collaborations in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital capacity building, and professional training.
The agreements were officially finalized during the closing ceremony of the Mauritanian-Omani Digitalization Forum, which concluded on July 30, 2026, at the Diplomatic Academy in Nouakchott. The bilateral event successfully brought together government officials, private sector representatives, and public institutions to explore and chart mutual opportunities within the digital economy.
Key dignitaries overseeing the signing ceremony included Khaled Abdeen Sidi, Secretary-General of Mauritania’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and Modernization; Dr. Ali bin Amer Al-Shaydhani, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology; and Mohamed Ould Daoud, President of the Services Union.
According to the Mauritanian Ministry of Digital Transformation and Modernization, these MoUs are designed to establish practical partnerships and facilitate the exchange of technical expertise, opening up robust new investment and collaborative opportunities between the two nations. Earlier in the week, the Mauritanian News Agency (AMI) highlighted the ongoing bilateral discussions aimed at cementing these exact avenues of digital cooperation.
This development aligns seamlessly with both countries’ strategic agendas in the global technology sector. Oman’s commitment to advancing its digital framework and international AI governance was highlighted just days prior. In mid-July, the Sultanate signed an agreement in Shanghai, China, joining 28 other nations as a founding member of the newly established Global Cooperation Organization for Artificial Intelligence.
Through these unified efforts, both Mauritania and Oman are strategically positioning themselves to build knowledge-based digital economies and foster cross-regional innovation between the Middle East and Africa.
