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5 Multi-Millionaires From Somalia You Should Know (2024)

FAQs

Who is the richest person in Somalia? ›

Abdirashid Duale (Somali: Cabdirashiid Siciid Ducale, Arabic: عبد الرشيد دعاله) is a billionaire Somali entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Dahabshiil, an international funds transfer company.

Who is the most famous person in Somalia? ›

Who Is the Most Famous Somali Person?
  • Ilhan Omar. Somali-American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district. ...
  • Iman. Somali fashion model, actress and entrepreneur. ...
  • K'naan. ...
  • Mohamed Farah. ...
  • Fatima Jibrell. ...
  • Ayaan Hirsi Ali. ...
  • Waris Dirie. ...
  • Abdisalam Aato.

What is the largest company in Somalia? ›

Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc. is a privately held telecommunications company based in Mogadishu, Somalia. It is the largest telecommunication company and largest private-sector employer in the country, and also Somalia's first private enterprise to be internationally ISO certified.

Who is the richest Somali Forbes? ›

Abdirashid Duale

Dahabshiil now operates from more than 24,000 outlets across 126 countries and employs more than 2,000 people.

Who was the first Somali billionaire? ›

Ibrahim Dheere, considered to be the first Somali billionaire and richest Somali person in the world with an estimated net worth of 1.8 billion US Dollars.

What are 3 major products in Somalia? ›

Its chief export commodities are livestock and bananas, which are mainly sent to Arab countries. Other exports include hides and skins, fish, and frankincense and myrrh. Almost everything is imported, even food for an urban population no longer accustomed to the traditional diet.

What is the most profitable business in Somalia? ›

  • Agribusiness and Food.
  • Energy and Electricity.
  • Oil and Gas.
  • Banking Services and the Financial Services.
  • Fisheries and Blue Economy.
  • Automotive Sector.
  • Human Capital and Corporate Services Sectors.
  • Economic Infrastructure, Roads, Airports, and Seaports.
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Who owned Somalia? ›

In the late 19th century, Somali sultanates were colonized by the Italian and British Empires, who merged all of these tribal territories into two colonies: Italian Somaliland and British Somaliland. In 1960, the two territories united to form the independent Somali Republic under a civilian government.

Who is the richest Somali woman? ›

Amina Hersi Moghe (Somali: Aamina Xirsi Mooge, Arabic: أمينة موجي هرسي) (born 1964) is a Somali entrepreneur. She has launched several multimillion-dollar projects in Kampala, Uganda.

Is Somalia safe to visit? ›

Do not travel to Somalia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health issues, kidnapping, and piracy.

Who is the current king of Somalia? ›

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Somali; Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud; born 29 November 1955) is a Somali politician who has served as the president of Somalia since May 2022.

Does Somalia have a lot of money? ›

Somalia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated at about $8 billion per year, with an estimated growth rate of 2.8 percent in 2023 and GDP per capita of about $450.

What is the largest tribe in Somalia? ›

Hawiye is the name of the largest clan in Somalia. It has a great deal of political and social power within the country.

How many Somalis are poor? ›

According to this poverty analysis generated from the SIHBS—2022, 54.4 percent of Somali population live below the poverty line, as they consume less than $2.06 per day.

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