Somalia Investment Promotion Office

15/07/2026

Industrialisation is an economic imperative—not an option. A competitive manufacturing sector is the foundation of productivity growth, export diversification, value addition, and sustainable job creation.

Today, SOMINVEST was honoured to host the official launch of the Priority Sector Investment Report: Investment Opportunities in Somalia’s Manufacturing Sector, with H.E. Hon. Ismail Eid Mohamed, Deputy Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, officially releasing the report to the public.

The report was developed in collaboration with the European Union and relevant public and private sector stakeholders. the report provides a data-driven investment roadmap to unlock productive capital, strengthen domestic industrial capacity, deepen value chains, reduce import dependency, and position Somalia as a competitive manufacturing and investment destination.

As the 13th sectoral investment report produced by SOMINVEST, this publication reflects our commitment to building a robust investment intelligence ecosystem that reduces information asymmetries, improves investor confidence, and channels long-term capital into Somalia’s highest-impact sectors. Investment intelligence is the foundation of sound investment decisions and sustained economic transformation.

14/07/2026

Foreign and domestic Investments are the engine of industrial transformation.

Tomorrow, SOMINVEST, at MOPIED, together with our partners, will unveil the Priority Sector Investment Report on Somalia’s Manufacturing Sector—a strategic roadmap highlighting high-potential investment opportunities that can drive industrialization, create jobs, substitute imports, and strengthen Somalia’s productive economy.

Manufacturing is central to Somalia’s economic transformation. With abundant natural resources, a dynamic private sector, improving infrastructure, and an increasingly supportive investment climate, the time to invest in Somalia’s industrial future is now.

The report provides investors, policymakers, development partners, and financial institutions with practical insights into commercially viable opportunities across the manufacturing value chain and identifies areas where catalytic investment can unlock sustainable growth.

We look forward to engaging with investors and stakeholders as we continue positioning Somalia as one of Africa’s emerging investment destinations.

📅 15 July 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Decale Hotel, Mogadishu

Together, we are building a more competitive, productive, and investment-ready Somalia.

30/06/2026

SOMINVEST Director, Mr. Mohamed Dubo, attends the Somalia National Day Diplomatic Reception held in Beijing, graciously hosted by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in the People’s Republic of China.

The reception brought together more than 100 ambassadors, diplomatic representatives based in Beijing and senior Chinese government officials, providing an important platform to strengthen Somalia’s economic diplomacy and deepen international partnerships.

The message was unequivocal: Somalia is open for business and investment. As the country advances its economic transformation agenda, SOMINVEST remains committed to attracting quality investment, facilitating strategic partnerships, and positioning Somalia as a competitive investment destination for global investors.

29/06/2026

SOMINVEST Director, Mohamed Dubo, has delivered a keynote address at the Somalia Industrialization & Special Economic Zones High-Level Forum in Beijing, presenting Somalia’s industrialization agenda, export-led growth strategy, and pipeline of priority investment opportunities.

The forum provided a strategic platform to engage Chinese investors and institutions on mobilizing capital, fostering infrastructure partnerships, and accelerating investment into priority sectors. SOMINVEST also showcased bankable opportunities in the New Mogadishu Development Project and the Hobyo Port Development Project, highlighting their potential to strengthen logistics connectivity, expand industrial capacity, enhance trade competitiveness, and drive long-term economic transformation.

SOMINVEST remains committed to attracting productive investment, facilitating strategic partnerships, and mobilizing capital to advance Somalia’s sustainable economic development.

22/06/2026

Agaasimaha SOMINVEST, Mudane Maxamed Dhubow, ayaa hoggaaminaya wafdiga Soomaaliya ee ka qaybgalaya Kulan-Howlwedka Maalgashiga Qurba-joogta ee ka socda Mombasa, Kenya, kaas oo ay si wadajir ah usoo qaban-qaabiyeen Urur Gobokeedka COMESA & IOM, si loo xoojiyo maalgashiga ay hormuudka ka yihiin qurba-joogtu iyo isdhexgalka dhaqaalaha gobolka.

Madashani waxay Soomaaliya u tahay fursad istiraatiiji ah oo lagu soo bandhigo fursadaha maalgashi ee dalka, lagu xoojiyo xiriirka maalgashatada, laguna soo jiito ra’sulmaalka, aqoonta, iyo shabakadaha ganacsi ee qurba-joogta si loo maalgeliyo qaybaha wax-soo-saarka leh ee kobciya dhaqaalaha, tartanka ganacsiga, shaqo abuurka, iyo horumarka waara.

SOMINVEST waxay sii waddaa dadaallada looga faa’iideysanaya awoodda iyo hantida qurba-joogta looguna dhigo maalgashi wax-ku-ool ah oo taageera Qorshaha Isbeddelka Qaranka ee Soomaaliya iyo koboca waara ee dhaqaalaha Soomaaliya.

16/06/2026

Advancing Reciprocal Investment Promotion Between Somalia and Egypt.

SOMINVEST Director, Mohamed Dubo, held a productive meeting with H.E. Amb. Mohamed Karim Fouad Khanif, Assistant Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt for African Affairs.

The discussions focused on advancing reciprocal investment promotion and strengthening economic cooperation within established bilateral and multilateral frameworks.

The meeting explored opportunities to facilitate greater private sector engagement, encourage two-way investment flows, and develop strategic partnerships aligned with Somalia’s National Transformation Plan and Egypt Vision 2030.

Particular attention was given to unlocking investment opportunities in infrastructure, logistics, transport, trade facilitation, pharmaceutical and other priority sectors that can accelerate economic transformation, enhance regional connectivity, and promote sustainable growth.

SOMINVEST appreciates Egypt’s strong commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Somalia and looks forward to fostering mutually beneficial investment partnerships that create shared prosperity and deliver tangible benefits for the people and governments of both nations. 🇸🇴🇪🇬

09/06/2026

03/06/2026

Soomaaliya oo Soo Jiidaneysa Maalgashi Caalamiga ah

Agaasimaha Waaxda Dhiirrigelinta Maalgashiga (SOMINVEST) ee Wasaaradda Qorsheynta, Maalgashiga iyo Horumarinta Dhaqaalaha, Mudane Maxamed Dubo, ayaa maanta qaabilay wafdi maalgashato Shiineys ah oo soo gabagabeeyay booqasho qiimeyn ah oo ay ku yimaadeen Soomaaliya.

Wafdiga ayaa muujiyay rabitaan xooggan oo ku aaddan maalgashiga qaybaha dhismaha, gaadiidka iyo beeraha, iyagoo Soomaaliya u aqoonsaday goob leh fursado maalgashi oo rajo leh.

Kulankan ayaa ka tarjumaya kalsoonida sii kordheysa ee maalgashatada caalamiga ah ku qabaan fursadaha dhaqaale ee Soomaaliya iyo dadaallada dowladda ee lagu horumarinayo jawiga maalgashiga.

Wasaaradda Qorsheynta Qaranka waxay sii wadi doontaa taageeridda maalgashiga istaraatiijiga ah ee gacan ka geysanaya shaqo-abuurka, koboca dhaqaalaha iyo hirgelinta Qorshaha Isbeddelka Qaranka (NTP 2025–2029).

14/05/2026

🏗️ Somalia’s Real Estate and Construction Sector is rapidly emerging as key drivers of economic transformation, urban growth, and infrastructure development.

SOMINVEST is proud to publish the latest Sectoral Study on Somalia’s Real Estate and Construction Sector— providing investors, developers, policymakers, and the Somali diaspora with critical market insights, investment opportunities, sector trends, and policy recommendations shaping the future of the industry.

From affordable housing and commercial developments to industrial parks and modern infrastructure, the study highlights the untapped potential of one of Somalia’s fastest-growing sectors and the opportunities available for strategic investment partnerships.

📘 Read the full study here:

12/05/2026

SOMINVEST officials have today participated in the virtual capacity building session on “EIF in Action: Championing Trade and Investment in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs)” organized under the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) in collaboration with international trade and investment stakeholders.

The high-level session brought together representatives from the WTO, UNCTAD, ITC, Afreximbank, WAIPA, development partners, investment promotion agencies, and trade institutions to discuss practical strategies for aligning trade and investment policies to accelerate economic transformation in LDCs.

The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening investment ecosystems, promoting export diversification, enhancing value addition, and building stronger linkages between foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic enterprises.

SOMINVEST remains committed to advancing Somalia’s investment and trade agenda by fostering strategic partnerships, improving the investment climate, and positioning Somalia as a competitive destination for sustainable and impactful investment.