The Chairman met with Ms. Alessandra Roccasalvo, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the Republic of Djibouti.

The discussions centered on the importance of training and capacity-building for youth as an effective means of poverty alleviation. The chairman stated that it will be achieved through education (skills) and job creation. The Chairman highlighted Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority’s continued commitment to empowering young people through education and professional development.

The Chairman met with a delegation from ElSewedy Electric, led by Eng. Mohamed Fathy Moussa, Assistant to the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Maritime Transport.

The meeting centered on preparations for the visit of H.E. Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, expected to take place in the coming weeks.

Discussions also covered the key points of the agreement to be signed during this official visit, which will focus on strategic projects including:

Yesterday, 22 newly graduated all female marine officers officially began their duties within the Harbor Master’s Office at the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority. They are composed of 18 deck officers and 4 engineers.

These officers are part of a group of Djiboutian women who departed in 2021 for training at the prestigious Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, Egypt.

Their return marks a proud milestone for Djibouti, symbolizing progress, empowerment, and the growing role of women in shaping the nation’s maritime future.

Djibouti International Free Trade Zone (DIFTZ) is proud to announce that during the months of September and October 2025, 400 new jobs were created with just one company operating within DIFTZ.

As part of our ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and skills development, young professionals have been recruted in several key sectors, including:

- Logistics and transport

- Welding

- Electrical system installation and maintenance

- Mechanical and Electrical engineering

The Chairman met with the Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur, General Director of the Port Authority of Mogadishu.

On the sideline of the meeting, the Ambassador also met with the Director for International Investment of Red Sea Gateway Terminal, Mr.Gagan Seksaria.

This meeting provided an opportunity to exchange expertise and insights on port management and development.

During his visit, the Ambassador toured the Damerjog Industrial Park, SGTD, DMP, and DIFTZ, gaining a comprehensive overview of Djibouti’s port and logistics ecosystem.