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==Early life and education== |
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Shire was born in [[Burao]]. He later moved to [[Mogadishu]] where studied agriculture at [[Somali National University]], then [[Havana University]] in [[Cuba]] where he earned a [[bachelor degree]]. He subsequently attended [[Pennsylvania State University]] in USA, where he did [[master]] |
Shire was born in [[Burao]]. He later moved to [[Mogadishu]] where studied agriculture at [[Somali National University]], then [[Havana University]] in [[Cuba]] where he earned a [[bachelor degree]]. He subsequently attended [[Pennsylvania State University]] in USA, where he did [[master's]] and [[PhD]] degrees in [[Agricultural Economics]]. He also has a post graduate diploma in [[Islamic Banking]]. |
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He is an IMC member of the [[Chartered Financial Analyst|Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)]] Society of [[UK]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7747162.stm|title=British Somalis play politics from afar|website=BBC|date=4 December 2008|access-date=17 February 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref name="bfa"/><ref name="Min"/> |
He is an IMC member of the [[Chartered Financial Analyst|Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)]] Society of [[UK]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7747162.stm|title=British Somalis play politics from afar|website=BBC|date=4 December 2008|access-date=17 February 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref name="bfa"/><ref name="Min"/> |
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Revision as of 12:59, 16 March 2020
Dr. Saad Ali Shire د. سعد علي شيره | |
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| File:Saad Ali Shire at an event in Hageisa - 10 January 2020 - Copy.jpg | |
| Minister of Finance | |
| Assumed office 10 November 2018[1] | |
| President | Muse Bihi Abdi |
| Preceded by | Yusuf Mohamed Abdi |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 28 October 2015[2] – 10 November 2018 | |
| President | Muse Bihi Abdi Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Bihi Yonis |
| Succeeded by | Yasin Haji Mohamoud |
| Minister of Planning and National Devolopment | |
| In office 28 July 2010[3] – 28 October 2015 | |
| President | Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud |
| Preceded by | Ali Ibrahim Mohamed |
| Succeeded by | Ali Hussein Ismail |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Burao, British Somaliland |
| Political party | Peace, Unity, and Development Party |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Hargeisa, Somaliland |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University University of Havana Somali National University |
Dr. Saad Ali Shire Naleye (Template:Lang-so) is British-Somali politician, agronomist and economist, who is currently serving as the Minister of Finance. Shire formerly served as the Foreign Minister of Somaliland. He is also served as the Minister of Planning and National Development of Somaliland.[4][5][6]He is a founder member of many academic institutions and professional associations including The University of Hargeisa, the University of Burao, Somaliand Society of Agriculture, Somaliland Economics Association, Somaliland Statistics Association, and Somaliland Society of UK. [7][8][9]
Early life and education
Shire was born in Burao. He later moved to Mogadishu where studied agriculture at Somali National University, then Havana University in Cuba where he earned a bachelor degree. He subsequently attended Pennsylvania State University in USA, where he did master's and PhD degrees in Agricultural Economics. He also has a post graduate diploma in Islamic Banking. He is an IMC member of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Society of UK.[10][4][11]
Career
Early career
Prior to joining the politics, He was the Managing Director for UK and Europe of Dahabshiil Transfer Services Limited, (a money service company). Before that he held senior positions in the community development sector, lectured at the College of Agriculture at Somali National University and worked for the UN Food and Agricultural organization (FAO). He also worked for the World Bank headquarters in Washington DC.[4]
Minister of Planning
On 28 July 2010, After Kulmiye wins the 2010 presidential election, President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud appointed Shire as the Minister of Planning and National Development where he stay until 2015.[11]
Minister of Foreign affairs
After resignation of his predecessor Mohamed Yonis, Shire was transferred into Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, He was one of few ministers who made comeback after the 2017 presidential election which Muse Bihi Abdi won as new President of Somaliland, along Shukri Haji Ismail and Khalil Abdillahi Ahmed.[11]
Minister of Finance
Shire was appointed for the current post as Minister of Financial Development by president Bihi after his first cabinet reshuffle in November 2018.[11]
Committee assignments
During his tenure as minister he served in many committees including the National Planning commission, Somaliland Development Fund Joint Steering Committee, Somaliland Business Fund Grant Advisory Panel, Civil Service Reform Committee, Public Finance Reform Committee, Budget Policy Committee, Private Sector Reform Committee, Land Policy Reform Committee, Berbera Port/Corridor Development Committee, the Board of the University of Hargeisa and the Board of Berbera Maritime and Fisheries Academy.[11][4]
See also
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Somaliland)
- Ministry of Finance (Somaliland)
- Ministry of Planning (Somaliland)
- List of Somalis
References
- ^ "Wasiirka Cusub ee Wasaarada Maaliyada Somaliland oo ka Hadlay Xilka loo Dhiibay". Balidhiig (in Somali). 10 November 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Madaxweyne Siilaanyo Oo Magacaabis Iyo Isku Shaandhayn Ku Daboolay Kaalmihii Ay Banneeyeen Wasiiradii Iyo Masuuliyiintii Kale Ee Xukuumada Iska Casilay". Geeska Afrika (in Somali). 28 October 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "M/weyne Siilaanyo oo magacaabay golihiisa wasiirada oo ka kooban 20 wasiir & 6 wasiir ku xigeen". Daljir (in Somali). 28 July 2010. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Minister Saad Ali Shire, of Somaliland is confirmed at the 6th Forum Brazil Africa". Forum Brazil Africa. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Dr Saad Ali Shire – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation". Somaliland Chronicle. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland: Why we should be at the Commonwealth summit". African Arguments. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland Ministers In Nairobi To Learn From ICPD Conference". Busi Week. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ "Why did Somaliland finance minister want to resign and who is to replace him?". Somali Dispatch. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland Government Does not Owe $80 Million, That is Sheer Fabrication – Saad Ali Shire". Somaliland Chronicle. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ "British Somalis play politics from afar". BBC. 4 December 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Dr. Saad Ali Shire, The Minister of The Ministry - Ministry of Finance". SLMOF. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
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