When was Abdiweli Gaas born?

Abdiweli Gaas was born on 2 July 1965 in Dusmareb.

What positions has Abdiweli Gaas held?

Positions held by Abdiweli Gaas include: President of the Puntland (2014–2019); Prime Minister of Somalia (2012–2012); Prime Minister of Somalia (2011–2012).

Where did Abdiweli Gaas study?

Abdiweli Gaas was educated at Somali National University, Vanderbilt University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, George Mason University.

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Abdiweli Gaas

Former Prime Minister of Somalia and former President of Puntland

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Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas (Somali: Cabdiweli Maxamad Cali Gaas pronounced [ʕabdiweli maħamad ʕali gaːs]; Arabic: عبدالولي محمد علي گاس‎; ), also more known as Abdiweli Gaas, is a Somali American economist and politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Somalia from June 2011 to October 2012, and briefly afterwards as an MP in the newly formed Federal Parliament. During his time as premier, Ali is credited with having devised the formal "Roadmap for the End of Transition", a political process that provided clear benchmarks leading toward the establishment of permanent democratic institutions in the country. On 8 January 2014, he was elected the 5th President of the Puntland.

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Born: 2 July 1965 wd
Place of birth: Dusmareb wd
Citizenship: Somalia, United States wd
Occupation: politician, economist, writer wd
Education: Somali National University, Vanderbilt University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, George Mason University, Harvard Law School wd
Spouse: Hodan Said Isse wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

President of the Puntland (8 January 2014 – 8 January 2019)
Prime Minister of Somalia (20 August 2012 – 17 October 2012)
Prime Minister of Somalia (19 June 2011 – 20 August 2012)

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During his tenure as the state's President, Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas launched a new biometric fishery database, strengthened bilateral cooperation with the European Union in the security and development sectors, initiated taxation reform with regard to international organizations working in Puntland, established a new mutual consulate agreement with Yemen, finalized a five-year development plan for Puntland, strengthened bilateral cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and Australia, launched new road, airport and seaport development initiatives in Bosaso and other local areas in conjunction with Djibouti, China and UNHABITAT officials, and successfully concluded the Galgala campaign against the Al-Shabaab militant group. He also signed a 12-point bilateral agreement in Garowe with Prime Minister of Somalia Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, which officially reaffirms Puntland's boundaries, agrees to form a united and inclusive national army, and establishes parliamentary committees consisting of Federal and Puntland representatives to ensure equitable allocation of resources and oversee eventual Provisional Constitution talks. Additionally, Ali led Puntland delegations at global business and…

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When was Abdiweli Gaas born?: Abdiweli Gaas was born on 2 July 1965 in Dusmareb.
What positions has Abdiweli Gaas held?: Positions held by Abdiweli Gaas include: President of the Puntland (2014–2019); Prime Minister of Somalia (2012–2012); Prime Minister of Somalia (2011–2012).
Where did Abdiweli Gaas study?: Abdiweli Gaas was educated at Somali National University, Vanderbilt University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, George Mason University.

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