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Invest Somalia
Country overview: Somalia, located in the Horn of Africa, has faced significant challenges due to ongoing conflicts, political instability, and terrorism. The country has a rich cultural heritage and strategic coastal location. The economy of Somalia is predominantly agrarian and reliant on livestock, remittances, and informal trade. Despite the challenges, some areas of the country have seen economic growth, particularly in the telecommunications and money transfer sectors. Somalia possesses untapped potential in sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and renewable energy. The government, along with international partners, is working towards stability, security, and economic development to unlock Somalia’s full potential and improve the lives of its citizens.
Broad Economic Overview: Somalia’s economy is primarily driven by agriculture, livestock, and remittances. The country has a predominantly informal economy due to political instability and ongoing conflicts. The agricultural sector, including livestock farming, plays a significant role in livelihoods and exports. Remittances from Somalis living abroad are a crucial source of income and contribute to the economy. The country also possesses untapped potential in sectors such as fisheries, telecommunications, and renewable energy. However, Somalia faces challenges such as weak infrastructure, limited access to finance, and insecurity. Efforts are being made to improve governance, attract investment, and rebuild institutions to foster economic growth and stability.
Investment Opportunities: Investment opportunities in Somalia, despite its challenges, can be found in various sectors. The telecommunications industry offers prospects for infrastructure development and expanding mobile and internet services. The agriculture sector presents opportunities in modern farming techniques, agribusiness, and value-added processing. The fisheries industry, with its rich marine resources, offers potential for commercial fishing and seafood processing ventures. Additionally, renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind power, can help address the country’s energy needs. Collaboration with local partners, understanding the security situation, and adopting sustainable practices are essential for successful investments in Somalia. The government, along with international support, is working towards stability and creating an enabling environment for investors.
Invest Somalia – Recommended Contacts in Somalia
Name
Job Title
Company Name
Business service Provided
Contact
Simon van Dam
Managing Director
Israeli Interest and Awareness in Africa Association
Consultant - General
Allan Wood
Jersey Finance
NGO
Rupi Nandra
Commercial Benefits Specialist
FCDO
NA
Dan Gerstenfeld
Co-Founder
Israel4Africa
NA
Nara Pires
Communication Director
AFroChamber
Chamber of Commerce
Luis De Melo
Chairman
Global Chamber of Commerce for Portuguese Speaking Countries
Chamber of Commerce
Bridget Shoo
Regional Director (Southern Africa)
Enterprise Singapore
Trade and Investment Promotion Agency
Claire Alexander
Director
Africa Scotland Business Network
Trade Association
Elise Donovan
Chief Executive Officer
BVI Finance
Financial Services
Kiran Narayanant
General Manager
SME Chamber of India
Chamber of Commerce
Walid Hareb Alfalahi
Ceo
UAE Trade Center
NA
Mariam Adel
Economic researcher
Jazan chamber- Ministry of commerce- Saudi Arabia
Analytics
Duncan Harris
President
Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Frazer Lang
CEO
Scottish Africa Business Association
Trade Association
Ivy Ziqian Wang
Operations Manager
Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce
NA
Ekaterine Maisuradze
chairman
Georgia & Asia-Africa Chamber of commerce
Trade and Investment Promotion Agency;Chamber of Commerce;Regional Trade Organisation;Trade Association;Investor - Personal;Investor - Institutional;Import/Export;Educationalist
John Paterson
Chairman
Scottish Africa Business Association
Regional Trade Organisation
Maham Saqib
ICCIA
NA
Michael Mills
Climate Finance Adviser
UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Government Official
McKenzie Penton
Director of Events & Business Development
Invest in the USA
Trade Association
May Yuen
Analyst
Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Bhavna Seth Ranjan
Head-Market Facilitation Services
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Business Intelligence
David Smith
British African Business Alliance Ltd
Chamber of Commerce
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List of Companies in Somalia
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Name
Job Title
Company Name
Business service Provided
Contact
Mohamed Ali
Chief Executive Officer
Frontier Risk Solutions
Human Resources Services;Other;Security Services
Abdirahman Ahmed
Manager
Wake up café
NA
ADNAAN AHMED ADNAAN AHMED
Managing Director
Caawiye Company
NA
Abdinafa Dahir Yusuf
CEO
Maal microfinance L.T.D
Investor - Personal
mohamed ahmed
busines
koobe
Financial Services;Accountant
abdirizak ahmed hassan
Managing Director
Center for Peace, Research and Development (CEPRAD)
Marketing Services;Marketing and Public Relations Services;NGO;Consultant - General;Public Relations or Investment Relations or Communications;Investor - Personal;Investor - Institutional;Entrepreneur;Founder
Mohamed Aden
Logistics specialist & outsourcing Agent- Somalia
Horn pro Logistics
Legal Services;Marketing Services;Human Resources Services;Marketing and Public Relations Services;Investment Banking;Corporate Advisory;Other;Banking Services;Insurance Products;NGO;Financial Services;Trade and Investment Promotion Agency;Development Bank;Consultant - General;Consultant - ESG;Regulator;Stock Exchange;Offshore Trust and Corporate Services;Accountant;Business Intelligence;Chamber of Commerce;Regional Trade Organisation;Custodian and Securities Services;Trade Association;Professional Body with Members;Public Relations or Investment Relations or Communications;Software or Technology Services;Government Minister;Investor - Personal;Investor - Institutional;Investor - Corporate;Stockbroker;Research Analyst;Dealmaker;Development Finance Institution;Trade Finance;Fund Administration;Translation Services;Analytics;Human Resources - Training;Economist;Business Accelerator or Incubator;Real Estate Services;Veterinarian;Agriculturalist/Farmer;Mining and Mining Services;Project Management;Musician;Artist;Management;Company Executive;Import/Export;Health Services;Entrepreneur;Engineer;Educationalist;Founder;Journalist;Security Services;Sales
Mohamud Yusuf
Lead Engineer
Lafole Marine Works & General Trading Enterprise (Lafole Enterprise-LE)
Entrepreneur
Magdy Eldaly
doctor
zamzam
NA
Nuh Farah Ainan
General Secratory
Qabribahar Farmers Cooperative
Consultant - General;Accountant;Business Intelligence;Chamber of Commerce;Agriculturalist/Farmer;Company Executive
Abdirahman Hassan
Founder
Dalagsan Agribusiness
Agriculturalist/Farmer
ABDİFİTAH MOHAMED DAHİR
CEO
DAACAD GROUP
NA
Aasia Hersi
Founder
Xirsi Energy Corp
NA
Faisal Abdillahi
Executive Director
Ganacsikaab
Marketing and Public Relations Services;Economist;Business Accelerator or Incubator;Project Management;Entrepreneur
Ifrah Abdullahi
Owner
Damac
Entrepreneur
Mohamed Abdullahi
Director of Research and Extension
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation-Puntland State
NA
Adam Mustafa
Investor
Haramcad Capital
Entrepreneur
Mohamed Ali
Manager
Awcali &Awcali
NA
Abdusalam Omar Abdi
Managing Director
FIG
Trade and Investment Promotion Agency;Consultant - General;Dealmaker
Abshir Hassan
Managing director
Hamiworth Enterprises
NA
MAXAMED SH.YOONIS
CEO
SOMBAGS FACTORY
Other
Liban Elmi
Entrepreneur
Product company
NA
Ibrahim Hussein
Electrical Engineer
Hodman Electric Services
Legal Services
Nimo Ilyas Osman
CEO
Jey power
Entrepreneur;Engineer
SAMIRA khalif
PUBLIC RELATIONS
MAAL MICROFINANCE ltd
Investor - Institutional;Agriculturalist/Farmer
Mustafa Yassin
Artist and architecture
Moustach07
Artist;Founder
samira Khalif
public relation officer
MAAL MICROFINANCE LTD
Development Finance Institution
Nasra Hussein
Still didn’t launch
NA
Ahmed Shakir
Coordinator
Aran general service
Consultant - General;Software or Technology Services;Agriculturalist/Farmer;Mining and Mining Services
Consultant - General;Software or Technology Services;Import/Export;Health Services
Mohamed Abshir Hassan
Development manager
Al-khaliij Group LLC
NA
Mohamed Said Farah
Manager
Nugal Agricultural and Pastoral Center
Consultant - General;Business Intelligence;Chamber of Commerce;Dealmaker;Business Accelerator or Incubator;Agriculturalist/Farmer;Company Executive
Sadia Ibrahim
Zaytuuni baby shop
NA
IBRAHIM ABDIRAHMAN MOHAMED
CEO & Founder
Maarshiil
Real Estate Services
Khadra Ibrahim
Non
Agriculturalist/Farmer
Ahmed Isse
CEO
Rugsan Real Estate
Real Estate Services
Osman Ulusow
Managing Director
Portsimex Logistics
Legal Services;Marketing Services;Trade and Investment Promotion Agency
Ismahan Ahmed
Monitoring Officer (Estates and Facilities)
Rise Real Estate & construction
Public Relations or Investment Relations or Communications;Real Estate Services
Abdirizak Ibrahim
Miner
I founded Amir Mineral Exploration Ltd to uncover Somaliland’s hidden mineral wealth, build strong global partnerships, and drive economic growth. We’re on a mission to put Somaliland on the mining
Analytics;Mining and Mining Services;Import/Export;Founder
Mohamed Sultan
Southern Somalia Regional Coordinator
Kaah International Micro-finance Service-KIMS
Investor - Institutional
Ahmed Ali
Director
Dhisme
NA
ABDILADIF OSMAN
Operation Manager
DURBA GENERAL TRADING COMPANY
Regional Trade Organisation
Frah Ali Aman
Business Owner
Boba House
Import/Export
cabdiqaadir cabdilaahi
owner
sancaaniTech
NA
Maal Microfinance L.T.D
PR and Communications officer
Maal Microfinance L.T.D
Other
Ali Ali Bare
investment
Sool
NA
ABDIRAHMAN FAYSAL
Manager
MERCURY GENERAL TRAIDING
Import/Export
Ahmed Abdi
marketing
telesom
NA
Mohammed Ali
Chief Executive Officer
Ilinvenio
Other
Mohamed Ahmed
Executive Director
Horn Aroma Botanica
Import/Export;Entrepreneur
khadar farah
Energy Manager
Somaliland Centre for Energy Efficiency will audit your facility and give recommendations that can save your enterprise an average of 20% of your energy budget
Government Official;Entrepreneur;Engineer;Educationalist;Founder
Abdi Ali
Director
Alia seafood and fish oil Company
Import/Export
SACAD CABDILLAAHI YUUSUF
Technology
Asli Technology
Business Intelligence
IBRAHIM DHAMAC
Director
Iftin Financial
NA
Omar Saeed
Certified dental assistant
Omar holding
NA
Ismail Mohamud
Executive Director
ISKAASHI
NA
Ismail Ali
CDO
Cagaaran
NA
Said Mohamed Said
Deputy Manager
Shanagid Fishing Company SHAFCO
Agriculturalist/Farmer
ahmed mohamed
founder
bt group
Software or Technology Services;Investor - Personal;Investor - Institutional;Health Services;Entrepreneur