Timur Posted September 25, 2010 In the summer of 2009 we saw a line of trucks decorated with Dahabshiil banners sponsoring the oil and mineral fact-finding mission in Bari. Months later Dahabshiil wrote a check to sponsor a hospital in Garowe and opened a branch immediately afterward. Months after that they announced that they will build their largest office frontage in Bosaso. Now they are sponsoring the new hospital being built in Galkacyo. Over the last year we have seen xawaalas taking vast interest in Puntland with branches opening everywhere and new hotels sprouting in Garowe for some sort of expected accommodation. My take on this is simple; there is beyond proof that Puntland holds the clues to the next oil venture in the Horn and everyone is scrambling to get a piece. This has been in the works for years and the interest in the region has been building since 2006 with the start of the Bender Qassim Int'l airport project and it has been peaking since 2008. What's your take on this matter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
