Mauritania–China Cultural & Medical Exchange: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrived in Nouakchott for a seven-day “Mission Harmony-2026,” offering onboard care plus visits to local hospitals and military units, with training and cultural exchanges. Diaspora & Identity Services: The Union of Mauritanian Community Offices in the World welcomed Mauritania’s “My Identity” app, saying it helps citizens abroad access personal data and extract documents securely without visiting civil status offices. Arts & Media in the Arab World: The Arab Radio and Television Festival (Tunisia, Sept 21–24) opens with performances by Nassif Zeytoun and Rahma Riad, honors major media figures from across the Arab world (including Mauritania), and ends with an exclusive musical premiere. Film & Immersive Culture: Venice Immersive at the 2026 festival used VR to tackle real-world crises through 68 installations, arguing immersive storytelling can cut through the “24-hour news cycle.” Sports Medicine & Regional Cooperation: A Fifth Arab Military Seminar on Sports Medicine in Doha brought delegations from 16 Arab countries, including Mauritania, under “Brotherhood through Sports.” Entertainment Tech: Apple is bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade into iCloud+ in 100+ countries, including Mauritania, with rollout through September 2026.