UAE, Mauritanian leaders discuss ties, regional issues

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a number of areas, particularly in the economic and renewable energy sectors, aimed at advancing the development ambitions of both nations and their peoples.

Sheikh Mohamed and President El Ghazouani affirmed their shared commitment to enhancing UAE-Mauritania ties in a way that supports development and sustainable growth in both countries.

They also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, particularly developments in the Middle East and their serious implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on maritime security, energy supplies, and the global economy.

The meeting also addressed the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in the UAE and other countries in the region.

President El Ghazouani reiterated Mauritania’s condemnation of the attacks, noting that they constitute a violation of sovereignty and international norms and undermine regional security and stability.

He also praised the effectiveness of the measures taken by the UAE to safeguard its sovereignty and stability and ensure the safety of its people and residents.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE Presiden; along with a number of sheikhs and officials.

Recently, the Digital School, one of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), announced that 340 teachers have joined the Digital Teacher Preparation Programme at the Teacher Training Institute in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

The programme is delivered by the school’s Global Digital Teacher Academy, reflecting the accelerated efforts to advance digital transformation in the education sector and support underserved communities worldwide.

The programme aims to empower educational professionals in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania with the latest international standards, enhancing their professional capabilities and supporting the digital transformation of the national education system through enhanced learning skills and digital classroom management tools.

With this achievement, the total number of beneficiaries from teacher training programmes in Mauritania has exceeded 2,070 teachers, with female participation of more than 45 per cent, underscoring the growing gender balance and the expanding role of women in leading the transition towards digital education.

This further highlights the Digital School’s pivotal role in empowering teachers and promoting their readiness to shape the future of education in line with the demands and challenges of the digital age.

This initiative comes as part of the Digital School’s strategy to expand digital education across partner countries and develop innovative training models that enhance teachers’ efficiency and reinforce their central role in preparing future generations to engage with emerging technologies and tools.

In cooperation with Mauritania’s Ministry of National Education and Education System Reform (MENRSE), and in partnership with Arizona State University, the programme targets teachers at the Teacher Training Institute in Nouakchott as part of a strategic approach to transfer knowledge and develop educational competencies in line with global best practices.

During the current phase, 340 teachers registered on the Global Digital Teacher Academy platform and received in-person training focused on platform usage and digital learning pathways.

A total of 240 teachers have successfully completed the orientation course, while more than 100 teachers completed the advanced Teacher in the Digital Classroom programme, which focused on the effective integration of digital learning tools within classrooms.

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