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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 March 2018: Ethiopia will become a shareholder of the
Port of Berbera following the signing of an agreement with DP World and the Somaliland Port
Authority in Dubai today.
DP World will hold a 51% stake in the project, Somaliland 30% and Ethiopia the remaining
19%. The government of Ethiopia will also invest in infrastructure to develop the Berbera
Corridor as a trade gateway for the inland country, which is one of the fastest growing
countries in the world.
There are also plans to construct an additional berth at the Port of Berbera, in line with the
Berbera master plan, which DP World has already started implementing, while adding new
equipment to further improve efficiencies and productivity. The first cranes are scheduled to
arrive later this year.
Expressing the importance of working with the governments of Somaliland and Ethiopia on the
projects which will fuel trade and employment opportunities in the region, DP World Group
Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, said: “I am so excited about the
prospects of working with the Ethiopian government. Ethiopia is home to approximately 110
million people. The ports of Berbera and Doraleh will provide significant capacity to the region.
Both these ports and more capacity will be needed to serve the region’s growth potential in the
future.
“Having the Government of Ethiopia as a partner will enable DP World to support the
Government in achieving its impressive development plans. This development and the
strengthening of our partnership demonstrates our commitment to the people of Somaliland
and Ethiopia and we look forward to working together.”
Mr. Bin Sulayem added: ”The economies of the region are growing at a pace that needs the
development of Berbera supplementing Djibouti and additional gateways in the future.”

MujahidAishah wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:12 am You lot are happy xabashi has a stake in our port. Is this the new age of somali men to sign thier only asset to xabashi who are not worthy of even treading On our footsteps let alone having a stake in deedkeedaydii berberada

Illhay daamiirkiina haa nii so ceeliyo..

theyuusuf143 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 11:35 am

MujahidAishah wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:12 am You lot are happy xabashi has a stake in our port. Is this the new age of somali men to sign thier only asset to xabashi who are not worthy of even treading On our footsteps let alone having a stake in deedkeedaydii berberada

Illhay daamiirkiina haa nii so ceeliyo..

In return they will give us Monopoly over large percentage of their huge import and export cargoes. All we we are interested is a guaranteed uninterrupted trade flows with Ethiopia. If Oromo takes office this Sunday this deal is going to be even better because there will be no more demonstrations.

Adali wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:08 pm

theyuusuf143 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 11:35 am

MujahidAishah wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:12 am You lot are happy xabashi has a stake in our port. Is this the new age of somali men to sign thier only asset to xabashi who are not worthy of even treading On our footsteps let alone having a stake in deedkeedaydii berberada

Illhay daamiirkiina haa nii so ceeliyo..

In return they will give us Monopoly over large percentage of their huge import and export cargoes. All we we are interested is a guaranteed uninterrupted trade flows with Ethiopia. If Oromo takes office this Sunday this deal is going to be even better because there will be no more demonstrations.

the contracts stipulates 30 years soma ahan ?

That means Habasha will not only get free access to Berbera port for 30 years, but they are going to make a profit form it along with DP World who ow 55% shares.

The Jeegaan get the remainder, what stake do the people of SL have in this deal, yaab badana.

theyuusuf143 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:19 pm

Adali wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:08 pm

theyuusuf143 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 11:35 am

In return they will give us Monopoly over large percentage of their huge import and export cargoes. All we we are interested is a guaranteed uninterrupted trade flows with Ethiopia. If Oromo takes office this Sunday this deal is going to be even better because there will be no more demonstrations.

the contracts stipulates 30 years soma ahan ?

That means Habasha will not only get free access to Berbera port for 30 years, but they are going to make a profit form it along with DP World who ow 55% shares.

The Jeegaan get the remainder, what stake do the people of SL have in this deal, yaab badana.

Nothing is free , , not only are the Ethiopians going to build bigger roads connecting to somaliland they will also lure their citizens to berbera port since they are shareholders. We are getting high end transportation system plus millions of new customers. This is a sad day for Zoomalia .

Adali wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:31 pm

theyuusuf143 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:19 pm

Adali wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:08 pm

the contracts stipulates 30 years soma ahan ?

That means Habasha will not only get free access to Berbera port for 30 years, but they are going to make a profit form it along with DP World who ow 55% shares.

The Jeegaan get the remainder, what stake do the people of SL have in this deal, yaab badana.

Nothing is free , , not only are the Ethiopians going to build bigger roads connecting to somaliland they will also lure their citizens to berbera port since they are shareholders. We are getting high end transportation system plus millions of new customers. This is a sad day for Zoomalia .

Zoomalia maxaa ka galay Berbera ? this is internal SL issue mate.

Berbera port already has monopoly over Ethiopian export along with Djibouti as Ethiopia does not have access to the Red sea. Basically what you lot a bragging about is under cutting Djibouti tax revenue by giving Ethiopia free access for 30 years and allowing DP world to take 55% profit.

Road construction to ports is in Ethiopia's interest, it isn't something they are doing for SL but for themselves you idiot.


Walle I thought Sacsac muse were better business people but I have been proven wrong.

Adali wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:31 pm

theyuusuf143 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:19 pm

Adali wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:08 pm

the contracts stipulates 30 years soma ahan ?

That means Habasha will not only get free access to Berbera port for 30 years, but they are going to make a profit form it along with DP World who ow 55% shares.

The Jeegaan get the remainder, what stake do the people of SL have in this deal, yaab badana.

Nothing is free , , not only are the Ethiopians going to build bigger roads connecting to somaliland they will also lure their citizens to berbera port since they are shareholders. We are getting high end transportation system plus millions of new customers. This is a sad day for Zoomalia .

Zoomalia maxaa ka galay Berbera ? this is internal SL issue mate.

Berbera port already has monopoly over Ethiopian export along with Djibouti as Ethiopia does not have access to the Red sea. Basically what you lot a bragging about is under cutting Djibouti tax revenue by giving Ethiopia free access for 30 years and allowing DP world to take 55% profit.

Road construction to ports is in Ethiopia's interest, it isn't something they are doing for SL but for themselves you idiot.


Walle I thought Sacsac muse were better business people but I have been proven wrong.

MujahidAishah wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:12 am You lot are happy xabashi has a stake in our port. Is this the new age of somali men to sign thier only asset to xabashi who are not worthy of even treading On our footsteps let alone having a stake in deedkeedaydii berberada

Illhay daamiirkiina haa nii so ceeliyo..