Engage Somalia

About Us

The Only Advisory Firm Led by a Former Prime Minister

Engage Somalia was founded to give global investors the same access and intelligence that only a head of government could provide. We bridge the gap between international capital and Somalia's vast untapped potential.

Leadership

Meet Our Managing Director

H.E. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas

Managing Director, Engage Somalia

Former Prime Minister of Somalia (2011–2012, 2014–2017)
US‑trained economist (Harvard, Vanderbilt, George Mason)
Former Senior Advisor to the World Bank & UNDP
Architect of Somalia's post‑transition economic recovery

"Somalia is open for business, but success requires the right partners. I built this firm to give global investors the same access and intelligence that I had as Prime Minister."

Why this matters to you

When you work with Engage Somalia, you are not hiring a typical consultant. You are partnering directly with the man who wrote Somalia's investment laws, negotiated with international financial institutions, and maintains direct relationships with every key ministry.

Our Mission

"To empower global businesses with actionable intelligence and direct government access, driving sustainable growth in Somalia."

Our Values

What Drives Us

Integrity

Transparent counsel, honest risk assessment, and ethical partnerships.

Local Knowledge

On-the-ground intelligence that only decades of presence can build.

Results

Measurable outcomes — we succeed when our clients succeed.

Cross-Cultural Excellence

Bridging Western business norms with Somali cultural fluency.

Our Footprint

Where We Operate

Mogadishu, Somalia

Headquarters & Operations

Washington D.C., USA

US Office & Investor Relations

Kismayo, Somalia

Southern Region

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Northern Region

Garowe, Puntland

Northeastern Region

Nairobi, Kenya

East Africa Hub

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