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Seminar on Blue Economy Development Held at Somali National University

Seminar ku Saabsan Horumarinta Dhaqaalaha Buluugga oo Lagu Qabtay Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed

Seminar on Blue Economy Development Held at Somali National University

Mogadishu, Somalia, 15 April 2026:- An important seminar focusing on the development of Somalia’s blue economy was successfully held yesterday, Tuesday, at the KM4 Campus of Somali National University (SNU), with particular analysis of the existing opportunities and the challenges surrounding them.

The seminar was jointly organised by the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy and Somali National University, demonstrating the importance both sides attach to making use of marine resources and growing the country’s economy.

The meeting was formally opened by the Rector of Somali National University, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (Prof. Dr. Maxamed Maxamuud Maxamed), who stressed the importance of strengthening research, knowledge and institutional cooperation in order to develop the blue economy.

During the seminar, important information was presented on Somalia’s marine resources, investment opportunities and the role of knowledge and research in developing this sector. The meeting was also attended by the management of SNU’s Marine Science Department and a large number of lecturers.

Somali National University thanks all the guests and participants who played a major part in the success of this seminar.

The seminar marks an important step towards strengthening cooperation between government ministries and higher education institutions, in order to achieve sustainable development based on making use of the country’s marine resources.

English translation of the original published on snu.edu.so in Somali (Af-Soomaali).

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