Mauritanian entrepreneur joins UAE royal advisor role
Yacoub Sidiya, born in Nouakchott in 1978, will advise on international affairs and investments.
Mauritanian entrepreneur Yacoub Sidiya has been appointed special advisor to Prince Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi for international affairs and investments. Sidiya, born in Nouakchott in 1978, has built a career across private security, precious metals, aviation, and health sectors.
Sidiya studied business administration at Northern Kentucky University in the United States before entering the telecommunications sector. He founded MSS Security in 2005, which expanded across West Africa, and later established Phoenix Precious Metals in 2015 to deal in gold.
In 2015, he also launched Global Aviation for humanitarian flights and strategic air logistics. In 2024, Sidiya added MSS Clinic in Nouakchott to his portfolio, focusing on healthcare services.
Why it mattersThe appointment places a Mauritanian entrepreneur in a role influencing international economic relations and investment opportunities.