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Saudi-backed UNESCO center signs Mauritania education pact

Okaz reported that the UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education visited Mauritania from November 9 to 12, 2026, and signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Vocational Training, Handicrafts and Trades. The memorandum sets out cooperation to develop quality and excellence systems in education and vocational training through joint programs, expertise exchange and knowledge transfer. Okaz framed the visit as part of Saudi-supported efforts to advance education quality and institutional excellence in Arab countries. The program also included discussions on vocational-training governance and quality, and a visit to a technical and vocational training school in Nouakchott.

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