Deni Highlights Xaafuun’s Maritime, Industrial and Tourism Potential

Xaafuun (WDN) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has visited Xaafuun, highlighting the district’s potential to become an important center for fisheries, tourism, water infrastructure and regional economic development. During his visit, Deni toured the historic port of Xaafuun and the remains of the district’s former salt-processing factory, reflecting an industrial and maritime heritage that stretches back generations.

The President also inspected a desalination plant supplying fresh water to Xaafuun and surrounding communities, as well as a local fish-processing facility whose products are sold both within Somalia and to international markets.

President Deni in Xaafuun

The visit underscores the economic possibilities offered by Puntland’s extensive coastline, where fisheries and fish processing could become major sources of employment and income for coastal communities if supported by investment in infrastructure, cold storage, processing facilities and export networks. But Xaafuun’s potential extends beyond fisheries.