Dubai: Her Excellency Sarah bint Youssef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, visited the Mauritanian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to learn about the various commercial and investment opportunities the country offers.
Her Excellency was received by His Excellency Mokhtar Ould Dahi, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, spokesperson for the Mauritanian government, and His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Salem Mohamed Rara, Mauritanian Ambassador to the UAE. Her Excellency Al Amiri was briefed on the samples of unique manuscripts on display, the country’s customs and heritage, products from its traditional industries, and the many national reserves, which are vital to preserving Mauritania’s environmental balance and biological diversity.
Through its participation in this global event, Mauritania is focusing on three main components: Visit Mauritania, Invest in Mauritania, and Made in Mauritania. Out of the three sub-themes of Expo 2020 Dubai, which are Sustainability, Opportunity and Mobility, the Mauritania pavilion focuses on “Mobility” and the key means of transportation in the country, which forms a link between the Arab and Western worlds and sub-Saharan Africa. The pavilion also displays Mauritania’s most prominent crafts such as boat making.
Her Excellency Al Amiri listened to an explanation of the symbolism of the pavilion’s architectural design and the way in which it reflects cultural diversity, ancient traditions, historical and cultural heritage, and traditional music. It also represents the country’s rich natural diversity, from its vast deserts to fertile plains and the extended Atlantic coast, with many recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites. During her tour, Her Excellency was also briefed on Mauritania’s efforts in digital transformation, emerging industries, and investment opportunities.
About the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology:
The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), established in July 2020, is mandated with strengthening the UAE’s industrial sector, specifically by accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) solutions across the value chain.
MoIAT has three overarching goals: Strengthening the UAE’s industrial base, ensuring in country value, and raising the competitiveness of local industries. By enhancing the contribution of advanced technology, the Ministry will support the country’s sustainable economic growth, and ensure GDP contribution from the industry sector.
The Ministry will draft policies, laws and programs to create a world-class industrial development framework for the nation that will help attract foreign direct investment, boost In-Country Value creation, support national entrepreneurship, drive job creation, and boost exports of ‘Made in UAE’ products.
From encouraging the establishment of industrial complexes to raising local capacity in advanced technology, the Ministry will accelerate industrial development in a bid to drive economic growth, diversification, value retention and national self-reliance.
