Bandhiga Guuleystayaasha Soomaaliyeed

Wednesday 15 Oct 2025, 08:30 → 15:00 Africa/Mogadishu

Jazeera Hotel

Bandhigga Gulaystayaasha Soomaaliyeed (BGS) is an annual forum for serious and productive discussion on Somalia’s business challenges and aspirations organized by Hormuud-Somalia’s premier telecommunications company. The forum brings together leaders from business, government, academia, and development actors to explore avenues for enhancing Somalia’s private sector development and identify options for collaboration, innovation, and growth in the economic sectors that hold immense promise for the country.

08:30 → 09:30 Registration and Reception: Registration,

Arrival of guests, registration, and informal networking.

09:30 → 09:35 Quran Recitation

Qaari Abdirizak Mohamed Ahmed

10:30 → 10:35 Words from the Sheikh

Sheikh Abdihayi Sheikh Adan

10:35 → 10:45 Opening Ceremony

Opening remarks by the Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Abudllahi Bidhaan Warsame

10:45 → 10:55 Keynote Speech I: Statement from the Chairman of the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Keynote Speech I: Statement from the Chairman of the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry

10:55 → 11:05 Documentary I: From Darkness to Light: The Urban Energy Evolution in Mogadishu

Documentary I: From Darkness to Light: The Urban Energy Evolution in Mogadishu