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==Biography== |
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Duale was born in [[Burao]], Somaliland. He joined his father in the [[Wire transfer|funds transfer]] business prior to the outbreak of [[Somali civil war|civil strife]], in which he and his father lost everything. Through their network of contacts, they rebuilt their business into one of the largest international money transfer companies in the [[Horn of Africa]].<ref name="nyt"/> He is a father of eight children. |
Duale was born in [[Burao]], [[Somaliland]] and belongs to the [[Sanbur|Sanbuur]] subclan of the [[Habr Je'lo]] [[Isaaq]]. He joined his father in the [[Wire transfer|funds transfer]] business prior to the outbreak of [[Somali civil war|civil strife]], in which he and his father lost everything. Through their network of contacts, they rebuilt their business into one of the largest international money transfer companies in the [[Horn of Africa]].<ref name="nyt"/> He is a father of eight children. |
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==Dahabshiil== |
==Dahabshiil== |
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Revision as of 02:23, 3 September 2021
Abdirashid Duale | |
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| Cabdirashiid Siciid Ducaale عبدالرشيد سعيد دعاله | |
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| Citizenship | Somalilander |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of Dahabshiil |
Abdirashid Duale (Somali: Cabdirashiid Siciid Ducale, Arabic: عبد الرشيد دعاله) is a Somalilander entrepreneur and the CEO of Dahabshiil, an international funds transfer company.[1]
Biography
Duale was born in Burao, Somaliland and belongs to the Sanbuur subclan of the Habr Je'lo Isaaq. He joined his father in the funds transfer business prior to the outbreak of civil strife, in which he and his father lost everything. Through their network of contacts, they rebuilt their business into one of the largest international money transfer companies in the Horn of Africa.[1] He is a father of eight children.
Dahabshiil
Duale took over the company after his father retired, and began expanding Dahabshiil's reach into new markets. Today, the billionaire CEO's company Dahabshiil employs more than 2000 people worldwide, has offices in London and Dubai, and provides financial services to international organizations as well as to businesses and private individuals.[1]
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- ^ a b c Saltmarsh, Matthew (11 November 2009). "Somalis' Money Is Lifeline for Homeland". The New York Times.