Somalia, Qatar university sign deal to establish technology university

Thursday September 3, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education and Doha-based University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) have signed a cooperation agreement to support the establishment of Somalia’s Technology University (TUS University).

The agreement was signed in Doha on behalf of the ministry by Mohamed Abdullahi Mahmoud, director general of higher education, and Prof. Rashid Benlamri, UDST’s vice president for education.

The signing ceremony was attended by Somalia’s minister of education, culture and higher education, Somalia’s ambassador to Qatar and senior UDST officials.

The agreement provides a framework for developing a university focused on high-quality technical and vocational education. Under the partnership, UDST will support curriculum development, teacher training, quality assurance and certification.

The first phase of the project will focus on key fields including technology, marine sciences, aviation, petroleum, engineering, energy and health management, with the aim of strengthening the knowledge and professional skills of Somali youth.

“The initiative forms part of Somalia’s National Transformation Plan 2025–2029 and seeks to improve the quality of education while developing skills aligned with the needs of the labour market. Particular emphasis will be placed on training Somali teachers who will contribute to the administration and academic workforce of the new university,” the ministry said.

The ministry expressed appreciation to the government and people of Qatar for their continued support and cooperation with Somalia.