DP World shows interest to develop Nouakchott port

DP World is interested in developing and managing Nouakchott port which has huge potentials for embracing a free zone, DP World CEO Sultan bin Sulayem said.

''Our interest in investment in Mauritania goes beyond strengthening bilateral trade relations to a broader vision for potential growth in the mining and energy sectors,'' he said after talks Sunday with President Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdullahi of Mauritania.

''We have conducted fruitful talks during which the Mauritanian head of state welcomed DP World investment plans in his country,''he added.

Talks also focused on investment opportunities in electricity, economic free zones and seaports.

Dubai's non-oil trade with Mauritania stood at AED 175 million last year.

Source: WAM