Mohamed Said Farole

Mohamed Said Mohamed Farole (Somali: Maxamed Siciid Maxamed Faroole; June 21, 1973,[citation needed] Arabic: محمد سعيد محمد فرولي); 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.

Farole pursued his Bachelor of Medical Science at La Trobe University, Melbourne (1996-1999).

He also led Global Fund projects in Puntland, contributing to regional health initiatives, his career was the initiation of a 5-year development plan in Puntland, emphasizing a strategic vision for long-term progress in the region, he coordinated the Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) of the World Bank and UNDP with collaboration between international organizations.

He co-founded the Puntland State University (PSU) and served as the Coordinator for the KAALO NGO.

Mohamed Said Faroole was appointed by President Said Abdullahi Deni as the Puntland Minister of Planning,[6] and he assumed and took office from the Jamal Arab Yusuf, the newly appointed director of the Puntland Intelligence Agency starting October 5, 2022.