$442 million over 30 years. Dubai: DP World, the port operator with terminals from Brazil to China, has signed an agreement with the government of Somaliland to co-invest $442 million (Dh1.62 billion) in the Port of Berbera. The two parties have signed a term-sheet agreement to form a joint venture company that will “invest and manage” and transform the port into a “regional and logistic hub,” according to DP World statement sent to Gulf News on Wednesday. It is understood the agreement was signed during a recent visit to DP World’s offices in Dubai by Somaliland officials. Somaliland’s President Ahmad Mohammad Mohamoud was reportedly in the UAE last week. Somaliland is an autonomous and impoverished region in the Horn of Africa. The agreement is non binding but sets the basic terms for the investment that includes investing $442 million in the port “over time.” The investment is dependent on the port’s performance, the statement said, and will also include the setting up of a free zone. The development of the Port of Berbera “will provide an additional gateway for Ethiopia that is needed for its growth and serve other land-locked countries along the east coast of Africa,” DP World said. In March 2015, Dubai-owned P&O Ports said it had entered into “preliminary discussions” with the government of Somaliland to develop ports in the region. P&O Ports is a sister company of DP World but does not share the same ownership structure. DP World is owned by Dubai investment company Dubai World while P&O Ports is owned by state entity Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC). Sultan Ahmad Bin Sulayem is the chairman of DP World and PCFC. Somaliland is a breakaway region of Somalia that has functioned as an independent state for twenty years without international recognition. Source: http://m.gulfnews.com/business/sectors/shipping/dp-world-signs-442m-joint-venture-with-somaliland-1.1825624

Siilanyo oo ka mid noqday Shacabkii ku soo dhaweynayay Xasan Sheekh Hoolkii Caleemosaarka Geelle https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=74&v=VQEdm92LEcw

Somaliland's share in the port will be $400 million for 30 years. That is peanuts.

Maybe Hassan Sheikh didn't see him properly and thought he was one of the school boys.

It will properly be overturned by the next elected Gov just like contract with the French company Total was cancelled.

Nah they are cheap. Easy to impress by their Arab masters.

30 year lease

15 MILLION DOLLARS DEAL EARNS DUBAI PORTS WORLD FOR SOMALILAND’S ONLY SEAPORT – BERBERA PORT Somaliland Government signed a deal that transfers the Somaliland’s only seaport, Berbera Port to Dubai Ports World. The deal was partially signed on Monday at the head quarters of DP World. Somaliland’s foreigner minster, Dr. Sa’ad Cali Shire and the head of DP World, Sultan Ahmed Binu Sulaiman signed the mutual agreement allowing the DWP to takeover Berbera port. The exact deals of the agreement is not publicly shared by either parties and it is not clear how much DP World will invest and when the transfer will take place. Monday’s agreement is reported as preliminary agreement paving for a major deal that will seal the deal DP World wants to incorporate Berbera port with neighboring Djibouti port it runs. Speaking to the media after he returned to Hargeisa today, Somaliland foreign minister was asked if the deal will end the complete control of Berbera Port Authority when its completed, Dr. Sa’ad Ali Shire rejected the idea of DP World completely taking over the port. “The Berbera Port Authority will remain in charge of the normal operation of the port and the DWP will deal the port connections and container terminals, and other major operations” said Dr. Sa’ad Ali Shire reassuring the public that the port will not be taken over completely by DP World The Berbera Port Authority director, Ali Horhor also spoke to the media and defended the deal they entered with DP World when he came back to Hargeisa this morning. “The deal we’re entering is based on mutual interest and partnership, and it is not sole ownership of DP World but a joint venture” said Mr. Horhor trying to explain how the deal they signed in Dubai is not complete transfer of Somaliland’s only conventional seaport. Sources closed to Cabays Media confirmed the deal signed with DWP will lead the complete takeover of Berbera Port as millions of Dollars will be invested by DP World and it would put Somaliland in a position it could not reverse the privatisation of its main port. And this will be the same agreement the neighbouring port of Djibouti was taken over by DP World. Asked Dr. Sa’ad Ali Shire if any money were paid for allowing the DP World to invest Berbera port during media briefing at his office in Hargeisa today, he confirmed that his government is paid a whopping 15 million dollars to sign the deal. “Yes, we’re paid 15 million dollars, five millions for buying tugboats and other port related equipments and 10 millions in cash which will go to the national revenue at ministry of finance” Said Dr. Shire, smiling after a reported caught with the question threading many Somalilanders minds. Speaking about the kind of deal they reached with DP World, Dr. Shire said ” The agreement is not finalised yet and we’re looking at the kind of concessions since there are 30 to 50 years of concessions normally signed, but this is just 30 years deal (for now)” Dr. Sa’ad Ali Shire also said “The agreement will be presented at the cabinet ministers and the parliament and it is not something we are dealing in a black market” The five million dollars the minister said they will buy for tugboats and other equipments are not clear who will do the purchasing and whether the DP World will allow the government to do the buying things on their behalf since DP World has already deals with ports and if so how transparent will it the money be used. There is huge suspicious about the whole deal and Somalilanders are feared that whatever money the DP World pays will end up in private bank accounts own by the very government ministers involve in this outrageous deal that could lead Somaliland to end up in a foreign controlled seaport and losing one of its tangible assets.

As if the back row wasn't bad enough. At first Silanyo is made to stand up and clap for the African leaders entering the hall ranging from Sudanese president Omar Bashir, Ismail Omar Geele , Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud etc , he tries to shake their hand he is ignored.

It is even less than that was reported earlier. Xukumadda Somaliland Oo Soo Bandhigtay Qadarka Lacagta Ah Ee Kasoo Galay Saxeexa Wareejinta Dekeda Magaalada Berbera Hargeysa(Ramaas)May.10,2016-Xukumadda Somaliland ayaa markii u horeysay shaaca ka qaaday qadarka lacaga ee kasoo galay heshiisyadii la kala saxeexday iyo waliba wareejinta dekeda magaalada berbera oo lagu wareejiyay shirkada shisheeye ee Dubai World . Wasiirka wasaarada arimaha dibada Somaliland ayaa shacaa ka qaaday inay jirto qadar lacaga oo dhan 15 Milyan oo dollar o lag qaaday shirkada la wareegaysa maamulka dekeda magalada berbera, lacagtaas oo loo yaqaano xaqul qalinka. Waxana wasiirka oo arimahaa ka hadlaya uu yidhi sida tan. “Haa way jirtay lacag xaqul qalina oo laga qaaday waana 15 Milayn, waa shan milyan oo lagu soo iibin doono maraakiibta maraakiibta soo xidha ee tag poit-g la yidha iyo toban milyan oo kasha Ayaan kasoo qaadnay oo ah lacagta loo yaqaano xaqul qalinka”Sidas ayuu yidhi wasiir Sacad Cali Shire. http://ramaasnews.com/xukumadda-somaliland-oo-soo-bandhigtay-qadarka-lacagta-ah-ee-kasoo-galay-saxeexa-wareejinta-dekeda-magaalada-berbera/

I don't think locals will benefit much from this, as usual the corrupt officials will steal everything.

@Mooge said: oh my. niyoow this is the dumbest corruption I have ever seen. 30 million only? there must be a kacdoon niyoow in Somaliland. even qoslaye gets a big fat check to terrorize somalia four more years and buy the election again. saalax, your noble people must rise up niyoow and get rid of this dumb maniac. Mooge Berbera is mainly settled by Alpha blondy's community, but I agree it was the responsibility of all Somalilanders to oppose it. Rest assured we will see if the transfer goes smooth or not on the ground, there might be a big uprising in Berbera.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today received President of Somaliland, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo and his high-profile ministerial delegation. President Silanyo signs a historic agreement with UAE officials that focuses on wide range of areas that the UAE will support Somaliland. Somaliland president on behalf of SL people presented a gift on Somaliland flag to the UAE Vice President. It is official now that president Silanyo has authorized the privatization of Berbera port and from now on Dubai Ports World will soon assume the takeover of running the port, a strategic port in the hostile region in the Horn of Africa. President Ahmed Silanyo of Somaliland has put the pen to paper by officially signing a deal with DPW. Details of the deal is still unknown to Somaliland concerned citizens. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Somaliland government officials and the Dubai Ports World. Sultan Ahmed Bin Suleiman, DPW chairperson signed the agreement while Somaliland minister for foreign affairs, Dr. Sa’ad Ali Shire has signed on behalf of Somaliland. DPW will invest hugely by modernizing and expanding the port in order to compete with other ports in the region. The UAE will also invest in the realization of Berbera Corridor road that links Somaliland to Ethiopia. Other agreements include the support of agriculture, energy, electricity and tourism. The UAE will build the five-star hotel in one of the resorts in Berbera. UAE will play a huge role in training SL government employees in order to reach the aim of good governance.

Silanyo takes $16 million and Hassan Sheikh $14 million Dakadii Berbera oo la faasaxay Siilaanyo iyo Xasan Sheekh oo kala goostay lacagtii lagu faasaxay Dubai,(Qaran-news)- Madaxweyne Siilaanyo ayaa maanta qalinka ku duugay wareejinta dekada magaalada Berbera, saxeexan uu saxeexay madaxweyne Siilaanyo waxa ka horeeyay saxeex hore oo shirkada Dubai Port ay hore uga soo saxeexatay madaxweynaha Somaliya ee ka taliya qayb ka mid ah magaalada Muqdisho. Hashiiska dekada Berbera lagu wareejiayay ayaa waxa dilaal ka ahaa ganacsadaha reer Jabuuti ee ina Boore iyo dilaalin kale oo heer caalami ah, waxna wararka rasmiga ahi sheegayaan in dekada Berbera lagu iibiyay 30 milyan oo doolar, taasi oo loo kala qaybiyay Somaliya iyo Somaliland, waxna ay dad goobta ka dhawaa ay qarannews.com u xaqiijiyeen in Madaxweyne Siilaanyo iyo qoyskiisu ay qaadan doonaan 16 milyan xaga Xasan Sheekh iyo kooxdiisuna ay qaadan doonto 14 milyan oo doolar. Habkani dekada Berbera loo wareejinaayo ayaa ah mid baal marsan dastuurka dalka u yaala, waxna dadweynaha reer Somaliland ay xukumadda Siilaanyo iyo qoyskiisba ka sugayaan faah faahin dheeraad ah iyo xaga ay lacagta dekadu gali doonto, dalka ayay hore uga yaaceen shirkadihii shiidaalka baadhaayay kadib markii madaxweyne Siilaanyo iyo qoyskiisu ay musuq maasuqee. Arintani wareejinta dekada Berbera hadii shicibka iyo xisbiyada mucaaridka iyo golayaasha qaranka loo sharxi waayo oo lacagta laga soo qaatay la dhigi waayo meel dhexa waxa ay abuuri doontaa buuq siyaasadeed oo aan loo baahnayn https://qarannews.com/dakadii-berbera-oo-la-faasaxay-siilaanyo-iyo-xasan-sheekh-oo-kala-goostay-lacagtii-lagu-faasaxay/

When did they acquire Somaliland citizenship? Somaliland citizenship is not a piece of cake that can be given to anyone, what is next we will give citizenship to the Yemeni refugees. Oromo mercenaries belong in Ethiopia and will not be allowed to vote for Muuse Bixi.

How can they be allowed to register? I think this is dangerous and can lead to a civil war. All non natives should be deported if they try to vote. Daawo:Oromadii Muuse Biixi ku soo ururiyey Hargeysa si ay kaadhka Codbixinta u qaatan oo qaadacay markii uu farogeliyey saldanada Gabiley https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=23&v=mKtJgeAlG4E https://qarannews.com/daawooromadii-muuse-biixi-ku-soo-ururiyey-hargeysa-si-ay-kaadhka-codbixinta-u-qaatan-oo-qaadacay-markii-uu-farogeliyey-saldanada-subeer-awal/

Tallaabo The problem is we have economic infiltration from business men that have their headquarters in Djibouti like ina Aw Saeed who finances Muuse Biixi, when you have Djiboutian businessmen have huge control over Sland politicians then that is when trouble will come. Egal use to ignore Djibouti altogether.

Tillamook This is back in 2012 Silanyo seating among world presidents in Meles Zenawi official celebration. It is simple Djibouti does not respect Somaliland.

JABUUTI OO HOOS U DHIGTEY MEEQAAMKII SOMALILAND IYO MADAXWAYNE SIILANYO OO LA DHEX FADHIISIYEY MADAXDA MAAMUL GOBOLEEDYADA SOMALIYA+ (SAWIRO) http://ilaysnews.com/index.php/2016/05/08/jabuuti-oo-hoos-u-dhigtey-meeqaamkii-somaliland-iyo-madaxwayne-siilanyo-oo-la-dhex-fadhiisiyey-madaxda-maamul-goboleedyada-somaliya-sawiro/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZqKsXTOy_M

04/05/2016 28th April 2016 at 1:50 pm Somaliland Attorney General submits his resignation letter The attorney general of the Republic of Somaliland honorable Ibrahim Idle Saleban has officially reigned from his post on Thursday. There is no official statement inform of oral released by the attorney general, but reliable source told Geeska Afrika newspaper, that a resignation letter sent by the attorney general addressed to President Ahmed Silaanyo has reached in the office of the President on Thursday night. The source says that the attorney general has appealed from the President to kindly accept his resignation. Currently the attorney general of the Republic of Somaliland is out of the country, and in the month of December last year the President has appointed Abdisamad Maal as an acting attorney general. Horn Cable TV http://www.hctv.tv/?p=31856

What are they waiting for ?until videos he recorded of the women surface like Gunther?

Everything is wrong with it.

Fadeexaad Sh.A.Siiro oo sheegay Nin Scotisha oo Hargeysa jooga oo dalbadey in habeen walba Inan loo keeno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY4-Vtq2MSg