On Monday, October 5, 2026, Mauritania's Minister of Youth Empowerment, Employment, Sports, and Civil Service, Mohamed Abdellahi Ould Louly, inaugurated a new sports facility, "Melab Qarb", in the diplomatic district of Tefereg Zeine, in Nouakchott's western province. The facility aims to expand the country's sports infrastructure and provide more opportunities for young people to engage in physical activities.
The new sports facility is of great importance to the local community, particularly the youth, as it provides a dedicated space for sports and recreational activities, promoting physical and mental well-being. The minister emphasized that the inauguration of this facility is part of a broader approach to developing local academies and fulfilling President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani's pledge to build 100 "Melab Qarb" facilities across the country within two years.
According to the minister, various districts in Nouakchott have benefited from several sports facilities that have been built or renovated for the youth. He also mentioned that work is currently underway to establish 26 "Melab Qarb" facilities in several provinces, as part of the government's program to develop sports infrastructure and promote its presence nationwide.
The minister highlighted that these facilities play a crucial role not only in providing spaces for sports activities but also in developing the physical and mental abilities of young people, while creating a safe environment that protects them from various social ills and harmful behaviors.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the governor of Nouakchott's western province, as well as the governor and mayor of Tefereg Zeine, alongside several officials from the youth empowerment, employment, sports, and civil service sector. The minister expressed his gratitude to the administrative authorities in Nouakchott's western province for their support and commitment to developing sports facilities that benefit the youth.
The new sports facility is expected to have a positive impact on the local community, particularly the youth, by providing them with a safe and dedicated space for sports and recreational activities. This development aligns with the government's efforts to promote youth empowerment, sports, and social development in Mauritania.
The inauguration of "Melab Qarb" is a significant step towards achieving the government's goals in promoting sports development and youth empowerment in Mauritania. The facility is expected to serve as a model for future sports infrastructure development projects across the country.
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- The new sports facility, "Melab Qarb", was inaugurated in Tefereg Zeine, Nouakchott's western province, to promote youth sports and development.
