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Maydh and Berbera fisheries business launched at East London

Posted on July 21, 2013 by admin

(Medeshi) – A company named Pontus Marine Limited to trade by shares for the development of the fisheries business in Somaliland was launched today at the People’s Palace Hall at Queen Mary University in East London. The executive director of the company Mr. Mohamed Yusuf who also owns the Invicta Capital Limited said that the company was being launched after a through research and a feasibility study that showed the prospectus of potential fishing business in the ports of Maydh in Sanaag and Bebera in Saahil of Somaliland. The company will start the first phase of the work from Maydh port where the company will initially use pontoons as a temporary service while the port is being developed .
Mr Yusuf said that ” although this is unique business initially based in Somaliland , it will eventually extend along the coast to Somalia in the future”.
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The company decided to establish a fisheries operation in the Gulf of Aden ( initially based in Maydh and Berbera) which is one of the most productive phytoplankton and zooplankton areas in the world, sustaining rich feeding and nursery grounds for more than 600 fish species , including high value species like tuna, lobster, cuttlefish, shrimps, shark and many more…

Somaliland: Country has Abundant Tea Growing Potential

Posted on July 21, 2013 by admin

The Prospects of Tea Growing in Somaliland

By: Abdirahman Ibrahim Abdilahi

Somalilandsun – Many people in the country are of the view that tea cannot be grown in Somaliland given the erratic rainfall, inappropriateness of altitude and soil. In contrast, the climate is conducive to growing tea in the country and there is a technology to manage soil and rainfall.

A leading Tea Development Authority in Kenya tea Production Company is looking into the potential prospects of growing tea in Somaliland and is interested in setting up large scale tea plantations and small scale farms in the country and their vision is eventually to add value the tea products locally and package for local consumption and with time and capacity to export from Somaliland to neighboring regions. The principals overriding my interest in this sector are to enable the economic development of Somaliland by setting an example to be emulated by others.

How to establish yourself as an expert in your field

Posted on June 19, 2013 by admin

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It’s true, things are changing out there, and if you’re a business, you need to change with the times. These days, if you want to have any kind of market share you have to have what is commonly known as ‘authority’. People will only trust your marketing efforts and your company as an entity when you appear to have authority. Why? Well, there are hundreds of companies that do what you do. To step out from that particular group you need to show that you have something of worth. And knowing more than the other company does about your field immediately marks you out as a company worth listening to. Here are some quick tips and pointers to help you do this.

Guul-Group Bridges Investor- Investment Opportunity Gap – Featured on Horn Newspaper

Posted on February 5, 2013 by admin

Doing business with Africa

Posted on February 5, 2013 by admin

With heightening interest in African investment opportunities, former negative perceptions of the continent are only just beginning to break.

http://bnmagazine.co.uk/index.php/2013/02/01/doing-business-with-africa/

Guul-Group Bridges Investor- Investment Opportunity Gap

Posted on February 5, 2013 by admin

“We have facilitated lucrative deals for foreign and Diaspora investors within various sectors in Somaliland” – Mahamed Liban

By: Yusuf M Hasan

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – Consultancy services by Guul Group Company has made blind investment in the country a thing of the past.

Foreign and Diaspora investors are now making knowledgeable decisions through services provided by Guul Group-GG company registered in Somaliland with partners in the UK.

According to the Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mahamed-Guled Liban, his GG Company has so far facilitated numerous investment services to Diaspora Somalilanders as well as foreigners wishing to invest in-country.

Attracting foreign investors – Residential and commercial real estate booms in Hargeisa

Posted on January 26, 2013 by admin

Despite the investment opportunities, many international investors remain hesitant to enter a market that has witnessed instability for so many years. But for local investors, construction is the safest and best proven way to make a profit, said real estate agent Nassir Hussein.

“You see we do not have Citibank or Barclays and the only safe venture for locals to invest in is land and property,” he told Sabahi.

Ahmed Abdi, an economist who teaches at the University of Hargeisa, says Somaliland provides a multitude of opportunities for any foreign investor armed with the right information.

HAPPY, HEALTHY & WEALTHY 2013 from GUUL GROUP

Posted on January 3, 2013 by admin

www.guulgroup.com — Guul Group: HAPPY HEALTHY WEALTHY 2013

Wishing you all a HAPPY, HEALTHY & WEALTHY 2013. #GuulGroup. #investment opportunities; #Somaliland & potentially #HornOfAfrica #business

Somaliland administration to simplify business regulations

Posted on January 2, 2013 by admin

Merchants display their wares in Wahen Market in Somaliland's Gaan Libah district. The Somaliland administration is working to make it easier for entrepreneurs to start businesses there. [Barkhad Dahir/Sabahi] The Somaliland administration is working to simplify policies governing investment and business creation as part of its efforts to strengthen trade and attract foreign and local investors.

The Somaliland Investment Guide, developed in partnership with the Somaliland Ministry of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, will be a clearinghouse of economic, legal, regulatory and investment information for local, diaspora and foreign investors.

“We will create a website to collect information about investment, available opportunities, where to invest and pertinent information so foreign and diaspora investors and citizens can easily obtain information to help them make decisions any time,” said Mohamed Saleban, director of planning and statistics at the Somaliland Ministry of Commerce.

Investors ready to pump billions of dollars into calm Somaliland

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

www.guulgroup.com Guul Group (GG) is operating or investing with a diverse number of companies from different industries as part of its varied and growing portfolio across Somaliland and potentially the Horn of Africa. The company is both dynamic and entrepreneurial; purposefully pursuing emerging markets with an emphasis on innovation, growth and ethos. A business that invests, continuously seeks investment opportunities, provides forward thinking services whilst striving to ensure that there is a great push for Corporate Social Responsibility. GG provides investment opportunities with the aim of bringing and working with foreign investment and strategic alliance partners on projects in Somaliland and potentially other Horn of Africa markets, which earn considerable/realistic profits for the investors through investments and projects that have a substantial potential return on investment (ROI). We are constantly looking for new ideas, opportunities and partnerships, please get in touch: growth@guulgroup.com.