The Ministry of Digital Transformation and
Modernization of the Administration of Republic Islamic of Mauritania (MTNIMA),
recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with G42, a leading
technology holding group from Abu Dhabi, to accelerate Mauritania’s digital
transformation journey.
The
MoU was signed by H.E. Moctar Ahmed Yedaly, Minister of
Digital Transformation and Modernization of Administration of Republic Islamic
of Mauritania, and Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, an ADX-listed public
company limited by shares whose majority shareholder is Abu Dhabi company G42,
during the inaugural edition of GITEX Africa 2023 held in Marrakech, Morocco.
Under
this agreement, G42 and its subsidiaries G42 Cloud and Presight will work
closely with MTNIMA to develop and enhance Mauritania’s digital capabilities,
focusing on key areas such as the national data center, national sovereign
cloud, and overall digital transformation initiatives.
This
partnership goes beyond infrastructure development and prioritizes local talent
development, aiming to foster technological skilled professionals within
Mauritania’s digital ecosystem and empower its citizens.
H.E.
Moctar Ahmed Yedaly, Minister of Digital Transformation and Modernization of
Administration of Republic Islamic of Mauritania affirms the importance of this
partnership by saying: “Building a
national cloud will certainly enhance our national sovereignty.
Thomas
Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, emphasized the significance of this partnership,
stating, “On behalf of G42, Presight is
proud to support Mauritania’s national digital transformation journey. We
recognize the profound impact digital transformation has on citizens and
communities, and our commitment lies in utilizing sovereign cloud, big data
analytics and artificial intelligence technologies to drive inclusive growth
and bring about positive societal change for Mauritanians.”
