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Somaliland President Eyes Israeli Investment in Key Port

2/8/2026

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Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, president of the breakaway Somaliland region, said he would consider granting an Israeli company a port.
He welcomed Israeli investments in energy and agriculture at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
Berbera is a port city jointly owned by DP World, Somaliland, and the UK.
A Somaliland official previously indicated hosting an Israeli military base after Israel recognized Somaliland.

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Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, president of the breakaway Somaliland region, said he would consider granting an Israeli company a port.
He welcomed Israeli investments in energy and agriculture at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
Berbera is a port city jointly owned by DP World, Somaliland, and the UK.
A Somaliland official previously indicated hosting an Israeli military base after Israel recognized Somaliland.