DP World Berbera has handed over a brand new science laboratory to Sheikh University of Science and Technology, fulfilling a US$250,000 dedication made in 2022 to advance training and empower future generations in Somaliland.
Sheikh University of Science and Technology is a neighborhood-owned public college positioned in the mountaintop city of Sheikh in the Sahil area. The laboratory funding is a part of DP World’s broader training portfolio in Somaliland, which incorporates scholarship packages at Abaarso Secondary School and Barwaqo University—a fellowship initiative working from 2017 to 2031.
The state-of-the-artwork facility will improve the college’s analysis and sensible studying capabilities in petroleum and mining engineering, hydrology, environmental sciences, and knowledge and communication expertise—fields crucial to Somaliland’s sustainable growth.
Supachai Wattanaveerachai, CEO, DP World Horn of Africa, stated: “This project reflects DP World’s belief that education drives sustainable growth. By investing in Sheikh University, we are supporting Somaliland’s vision to build a generation that is equipped with the knowledge, skills and innovation that is required in shaping the nation’s future. We are confident that this new laboratory will strengthen science education, open new opportunities for students and create long-term impact for the community.”
The handover ceremony introduced collectively authorities officers, college committee members, neighborhood leaders, and native stakeholders. The laboratory handover reinforces DP World’s perception that commerce and training go hand in hand—empowering individuals, bettering livelihoods, and enabling lasting progress for the communities it serves.
DP World has additionally invested in main infrastructure initiatives, together with the Berbera Economic Zone (BEZ) and an upcoming edible oil terminal, each aimed toward strengthening Somaliland’s commerce ecosystem and creating native employment alternatives.