Somalia Launches First National Maritime Conference to Unlock Blue Economy Potential
Somalia Launches First National Maritime Conference to Advance the Blue Economy Mogadishu – August 4, 2026 Somalia officially launched its First National Maritime Conference on Tuesday in Mogadishu, bringing together government officials, diplomats, researchers, and maritime experts to discuss the country's vast marine resources and the future of its blue economy. The two-day conference, held from August 4–5, is organized by the Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport in cooperation with the Marine Research Authority. The opening ceremony was attended by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, senior federal government officials, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, and specialists in maritime affairs and the blue economy. Among the participants was the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud, highlighting the government's commitment to integrating the maritime sector with tourism and economic development. In his keynote address, Pre...
