Somaliland's Israel deal could put Berbera port at riskBERBERASomaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. Berbera port on the Gulf of Aden has been transformed by the UAE firm DP World over the past decade into a state-of-the-art facility on one of the world's busiest trade routes. And Israel's recent decision to recognize Somaliland's independence promises a "tremendous increase," said port authority director Ali Diriye Ahmed, already envisioning an expansion of the port. The UAE, which has been targeted this weekend by Iranian missiles, not only runs Berbera port but also has a nearby military base that it has recently expanded. Experts say the UAE was a key player in Israel's recognition of Somaliland, and it is possible that Israeli forces are already present in the Berbera military base.

Source: Ethiopian News March 03, 2026 10:37 UTC