Energy & Skills: Mauritania’s Energy and Petroleum Minister Mohamed Ould Khaled met Algeria’s Sonatrach and Sonelgaz to boost cooperation on hydrocarbon exploration, research and extraction, plus a specialised training programme for Mauritanian engineers at Algerian petroleum institutes. Heritage & Clean Power: In Ouadane, the President inaugurated the new “Heritage City” tied to the Mada’in al-Turath festival, featuring a solar energy system and water storage, alongside a strong scientific seminar programme. Science, Education & Mahdara: Mauritania met ICESCO’s DG in Nouakchott to advance a strategic plan for Mahdhara education and strengthen education, science and culture partnerships. Blue Economy Funding: Mauritania and Germany signed a €35m deal for vocational training, coastal biodiversity protection and blue economy development, including marine research and measures against marine litter and coastal erosion. Climate Risk Mapping: A new global dataset maps precise digital boundaries for 386 coastal UNESCO sites, helping researchers assess flooding and erosion risks. Public Health Research: A systematic review reports high overweight and obesity levels across MENA adults, with obesity rising fastest over recent decades. Humanitarian Tech Skills: The UAE highlighted Mauritania’s midwife training programme as a model for turning vulnerable communities into development partners through education and skills. Security Warning: A report claims militants in Mali have shown interest in drone know-how, with training camps mentioned in Mauritania.