Mohamed Said Farole

Mohamed Said Mohamed Farole (; June 21, 1973, ); is a Somali politician and former Minister of the Puntland Ministry of Planning Economic Development and International Cooperation from 22 September 2022 to 28 December 2023.

Personal life Farole was born in Garowe on June 21, 1973. He is the cousin of the former President of the Puntland, Abdirahman Farole and is related to the Farole family. He hails from the Isse Mohamoud sub-clan of Majeerteen.

Education and career

Education Farole pursued his Bachelor of Medical Science at La Trobe University, Melbourne (1996-1999). He later obtained a Master of Public Health (2001-2003) from Monash University and a Diploma of Public Health in 2000. Additionally, he holds a Master of International and Community Development from Deakin University.

Farole has played a role in the non-governmental sector. He co-founded the Puntland State University (PSU) and served as the Coordinator for the KAALO NGO.

Farole was a Board Member of the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) from 2011 to 2013, a predecessor to the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF). for the humanitarian efforts through his former membership in the Somalia Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in 2014. Additionally, he made contributions to the Somalia Health Advisory Board and the Somalia Strategic Advisory Group. and he assumed and took office from the Jamal Arab Yusuf, the newly appointed director of the Puntland Intelligence Agency starting October 5, 2022.

On December 29, 2023, Puntland Minister of Planning, Mohamed Said Farole, resigned from MoPEDIC. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude to Said Abdulahi Deni for the opportunity to serve over the past 15 months. Farole wished for peace, unity, and prosperity for Puntland, SSC, Khaatumo, and Somalia.