Abdiweli Gaas

Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas, born on July second, nineteen sixty-five, is a prominent Somali American economist and politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Somalia from June two thousand eleven to October two thousand twelve, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the nation. His most notable achievement during this period was the creation of the 'Roadmap for the End of Transition', a strategic framework that set clear benchmarks for establishing permanent democratic institutions in Somalia.

On January eighth, two thousand fourteen, Gaas was elected as the fifth President of Puntland, a semi-autonomous region in Somalia. His presidency was marked by significant initiatives aimed at enhancing the region's governance and development. He introduced a new biometric fishery database, initiated taxation reforms for international organizations, and established a mutual consulate agreement with Yemen, all while strengthening Puntland's ties with the European Union, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.

During his tenure, Gaas also oversaw the development of critical infrastructure projects, including roads, airports, and seaports in Bosaso and surrounding areas, in collaboration with international partners such as Djibouti and UNHABITAT. His leadership was instrumental in successfully concluding the Galgala campaign against the Al-Shabaab militant group, further solidifying security in the region.

In addition to his domestic achievements, Gaas represented Puntland at global business and development conferences in Ethiopia and the United Kingdom, promoting the region's commercial potential and securing funding for major development projects in energy, agriculture, and security. He also established a governmental committee to create an official money remittance policy for Puntland, demonstrating his commitment to economic reform and development.