Somali Library Association

Waxaan ku faraxsanahay in Aasaasaha iyo Madaxweynaha Somali Library Association iyo Hay'ada Xuquuq aadanaha u qaabilsan Qaramada nidoowbay ay si wadajir ah u fududeeyeen (co-facilitated) tababar socday muddo saddex maalmood ah oo ku saabsanaa Xoojinta Wacyigelinta Xuquuqda Aadanaha, Helitaanka Macluumaadka, iyo Xuquuqda Dhaqanka.

Tababarku wuxuu qabsoomay 8–10 Febraayo, laga bilaabo 9:30 subaxnimo ilaa 3:30 galabnimo, waxaana ka qaybgalay:

1. Maktabadaha Jaamacadaha Soomaaliyeed
2. Maktabadaha gaarka ah ee Xarunta Qaran ee Tubsan
3. Xarumo Macluumaad
4. Dadka Naafada ah
5. Bulshooyinka nugul iyo kuwa
mudnaanta u baahan
6. Bulshooyinka waxbarashadoodu hooseyso ee ku nool daafaha magaalada

Tababarku wuxuu ahaa mid guul kusoo dhamaaday oo is-dhexgal badan leh. Ka qaybgalayaashu waxay sameeyeen bandhigyo kooxeed iyo layliyo wax ku ool ah si loo muujiyo sida ay qaar ka mid ah bulshada ugu adag tahay helitaanka fursadaha horumarada bulshada, adeegyada macluumaadka, iyo ka-qaybgalka dhaqanka.

Tababarkani wuxuu xoojiyay doorka maktabadaha iyo xarumaha macluumaadka ee ku aaddan difaaca xuquuqda aadanaha, kor u qaadidda sinnaanta, iyo hubinta in qof walba uu helo macluumaad iyo aqoon si cadaalad ah.

Waxaan u mahadcelineynaa dhammaan ka qaybgalayaasha iyo bah-wadaagta ka qayb qaatay hirgelinta barnaamijkan muhiimka ah.

We are pleased to witness our President receiving a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his valuable contribution to the Presidency. This honor reflects his dedicated efforts in strengthening the Office of the President through specialized training provided to the Secretary of the President on essential records management practices — including classification, cataloging, and proper documentation of presidential records.

This important task has progressed through multiple phases, moving from traditional manual methods toward proposing a modern digital records system and recommending suitable software solutions that align with international standards.

This recognition underscores the importance of professional archival practices in preserving institutional memory and supporting effective governance. We are proud of this achievement and the positive impact it brings to the nation’s highest office.

Ururka Maktabaadaha Soomaaliyeed (SLA) wuxuu ku faraxsan yahay ka-qaybgalka Mohamud Mohamed Siad, oo matalayey maktabaadaha dalka, shirkii 36-aad ee AFLI, oo ka dhacay Dooxa, Qatar, 23–25 Nov 2025.

Shirku wuxuu diiradda saaray:
“Cadaaladda Dijitaalka & Hay’adaha Macluumaadka Carabta: Xoojinta Wada-shaqeynta, Joogtaynta & Isbeddelka Dijitaalka.”

Waxaa mudnaa in la xuso horumarka Qatar oo si dhab ah isu beddeleysa bulsho aqooneed iyada oo maal-gelin xooggan ku sameyneysa aqoonta, cilmi-baarista, iyo ilaalinta dhaxalka.

Ka-qaybgalkeennu wuxuu xoogga saaraya:
📌 Kor u qaadista muuqaalka maktabaadaha Soomaaliyeed
📌 Wada-hadallo ku saabsan sinnaanta helitaanka macluumaadka
📌 Xoojinta iskaashiga gobolka & caalamka
📌 Taageeridda dib-u-dhiska nidaamka maktabadda qaranka

SLA waxay sii wadaysaa dadaalka lagu dhisayo nidaam maktabadeed casri ah oo u adeegaya bulshada Soomaaliyeed.

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Ururka Maktabaddaha Soomaaliya ( Somali Library Association) waxeey kal iyo laab ugu codeeyeen Mudane Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Wasiirka Wasaaradda Waxbarashada, Hiddaha Iyo Tacliinta Sare iyaga oo tixraacaya link-ga sare iyo howlaha wax-ku-oolka ah ee uu dalka kasoo qabtay.

Wasiirku waxa uu door muuqda ka qaatay horumarinta waxbarashada, soo nooleynta hay’adaha dhaqanka, iyo dib-u-dhiska Maktabadda Qaranka Soomaaliyeed, taas oo qayb ka ah dadaallada qaranka ee lagu ilaalinayo dhaxalka aqooneed.

Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir waa runtii buug nool oo taariikheed—hoggaamiye leh aqoon, aragti dheer, iyo adeeg ummadeed oo ku saleysan waddaninimo iyo hufnaan.

Ururka Maktabaddaha Soomaaliya waxa uu u mahadcelinayaa Wasiirka dadaalkiisa joogtada ah ee uu gelinayo kobcinta aqoonta, ilaalinta dhaxalka dhaqanka, iyo dhismaha hay’adaha muhiimka u ah bulshada Soomaaliyeed.

Mahadsanid Mudane Wasiir Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, adeeggaga iyo aragtidaada waxaa ka faa’iideysan doona jiilal badan oo Soomaaliyeed.

Vote for African Educationist of the Year – Nominee: Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir

Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Somalia’s Minister of Education, Culture & Higher Education, is driving one of Africa’s most ambitious education reform agendas—modernizing systems, expanding access, and strengthening national learning outcomes.

• He was instrumental in the passage of the National Higher Education Bill, a milestone shaping standards, governance, and quality across Somalia’s universities.

• His ministry has announced the recruitment of 3,000 additional teachers, a major push to meet rising enrolment needs and improve classroom delivery nationwide.

• Under his leadership, Somalia has expanded its education budget from 3% to nearly 10%, signalling an unprecedented national commitment to human capital development.

Promote bold, inclusive, and future-driven leadership — embodied by Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir.

🔗 VOTE NOW: https://www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk/african-leadership-magazine-persons-of-the-year-2026-nominees/

🗓 Voting ends: 30 November 2025

At the 36th Annual AFLI Conference, hosted in .

During the conference, new data on book publishing across Arab countries (2022–2023) was presented. The figures highlight an encouraging development for :

🇸🇴 Somalia recorded a significant rise from 1,116 published books in 2022 to 9,000 books in 2023.

This remarkable increase reflects the growing momentum in our knowledge ecosystem, the revival of scholarly publishing, and the expanding role of libraries, universities, and cultural institutions in advancing access to information.

📚 Somali Library Association – Official Announcement 📚

Somalia’s Participation in the 36th Arab Federation for Libraries and Information Conference – Qatar 2025

The SLA is pleased to announce that our President, Mr. Mohamud Mohamed Siad, will officially represent Somalia and the overall Somali library sector at the 36th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information, hosted in Doha, Qatar, from 23–25 November 2025.

The conference, organized by the Qatar National Library (QNL), focuses this year on the theme:
“Digital Justice and Arab Information Institutions: Enhancing Partnership, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation.”

Somalia’s participation in this landmark regional gathering is a significant step toward:
📌 Strengthening the country’s presence in Arab and international library networks
📌 Engaging in critical discussions on information equity and digital transformation
📌 Highlighting Somalia’s progress and challenges in rebuilding its library and information institutions
📌 Building sustainable partnerships for capacity development and heritage preservation

The Somali Library Association views this engagement as an opportunity to:
🔹 Support the reconstruction of Somalia’s national library systems
🔹 Advance digital innovation and preservation of documentary heritage
🔹 Foster collaboration with regional and international information institutions
🔹 Advocate for greater inclusion of Somali libraries in global development initiatives

We extend our sincere appreciation to Qatar National Library for the invitation and look forward to Somalia contributing to the discussions shaping the future of libraries and information access across the Arab world.

Somali Library Association
“Building Knowledge, Preserving Heritage.”

Somali Library Association Commends SIMAD University’s Book Donation Initiative

Somali Library Association (SLA) commends SIMAD University for its generous donation of over 500 books to Baidoa International University, an initiative aimed at strengthening academic libraries and promoting access to knowledge across Somali higher education institutions.

The Association recognizes this contribution as an important step toward advancing reading culture, supporting research and learning, and fostering collaboration among universities in Somalia.

We also extend our appreciation to Mr. Mohamud Mohamed Siad, Director of University Libraries at SIMAD University and our own President of the Somali Library Association, for his continued leadership and commitment to empowering libraries and building a knowledge-based society.

The SLA remains committed to supporting similar initiatives that enhance literacy, improve library services, and expand equitable access to information throughout the country.

Congratulations 🎊 Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed on your official appointment by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the rector of Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed . Wishing you safe transition.