The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Published: 6/15/2025

In Somalia's construction boom, women engineers Fathi Mohamed Abdi and Saadia Ahmed Omar are making their mark by overseeing major projects in Mogadishu. Despite challenges and skepticism, they have led over 30 multimillion-dollar constructions, contributing to the city's transformation. As Mogadishu rebuilds post-conflict, these pioneering women are part of reshaping the city's skyline, representing a shift towards gender diversity in a traditionally male-dominated industry.