Hormuud University Picks AI as Theme for National Training Week
Hormuud University in Mogadishu has designated artificial intelligence as the theme for its 2026 National Training Week. The program aims to provide Somalis with practical AI skills for application in education, business, and the job market.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the global push for AI literacy in developing economies to ensure workforce competitiveness and digital inclusion.
Mogadishu, 24 August 2026 Hormuud University has selected artificial intelligence as the theme for National Training Week 2026, with a six-day programme to help Somalis apply AI in education, business and employment. The programme will run from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3 and include 24 training sessions led by experts in technology, education, healthcare, business and community development, the university said. Mohamed Abdirahman, director of the Skills Department, said the programme was designed to give the public a basic understanding of AI and its practical applications. “We have designed this programme so that the whole community can benefit, whether they are students, teachers, businesspeople or government employees,” he told Dawan Media on Monday.
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