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Epstein Discusses Somaliland’s Economic, Diplomatic Potential
(MENAFN) Newly released documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein show that he and his associates explored Somaliland as a potential hub for international recognition, finance, water, and entertainment ventures, according to internal correspondence included in the files.
One email from April 2018, the year before Epstein’s death, shows Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of Dubai-based DP World, sending Epstein a file titled, “The recognition of Somaliland – a brief history.docx.”
Other emails, dating back more than a decade, reveal discussions of Somaliland’s economic potential, particularly in water exports and financial services. In a 2012 email, an individual claiming to own a “water company” wrote to Epstein: “My water company could start really soon and fast as there are huge water reserves, untapped (and clean) near port city of berbera..direct access to Saudi market. Easy to ship. Minimal transport. Again Somaliland. Water sources already mapped etc.”
The same year, an unidentified sender suggested creating a studio called “SOMALIWOOD STUDIOS,” writing: “But...we could build a small studio in Somaliland and called it SOMALIWOOD STUDIOS. Imagine the cool filming...beaches, desert, etc.” The email added, “We could invite muslim and all sorts of groups to film there. We would make it a part of the mission to not avow anything immoral to be filmed there. Could do like Sesame Street type stuff (children's programming etc for African kids). I'm copying Jeffrey since he might also think this would be FUN FUN FUN.”
In a separate 2013 email, the sender referenced a Financial Times article warning that Somalia and Somaliland could face hardship if Barclays ceased money transfer services, noting that nearly half of their combined populations rely on remittances from abroad. The sender questioned why Middle Eastern banks had not developed diaspora-focused transfer systems, adding, “Seems like a huge financial opportunity.”
Somaliland has operated as a de facto self-governing region since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991 but remains unrecognized internationally as a sovereign state.
One email from April 2018, the year before Epstein’s death, shows Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of Dubai-based DP World, sending Epstein a file titled, “The recognition of Somaliland – a brief history.docx.”
Other emails, dating back more than a decade, reveal discussions of Somaliland’s economic potential, particularly in water exports and financial services. In a 2012 email, an individual claiming to own a “water company” wrote to Epstein: “My water company could start really soon and fast as there are huge water reserves, untapped (and clean) near port city of berbera..direct access to Saudi market. Easy to ship. Minimal transport. Again Somaliland. Water sources already mapped etc.”
The same year, an unidentified sender suggested creating a studio called “SOMALIWOOD STUDIOS,” writing: “But...we could build a small studio in Somaliland and called it SOMALIWOOD STUDIOS. Imagine the cool filming...beaches, desert, etc.” The email added, “We could invite muslim and all sorts of groups to film there. We would make it a part of the mission to not avow anything immoral to be filmed there. Could do like Sesame Street type stuff (children's programming etc for African kids). I'm copying Jeffrey since he might also think this would be FUN FUN FUN.”
In a separate 2013 email, the sender referenced a Financial Times article warning that Somalia and Somaliland could face hardship if Barclays ceased money transfer services, noting that nearly half of their combined populations rely on remittances from abroad. The sender questioned why Middle Eastern banks had not developed diaspora-focused transfer systems, adding, “Seems like a huge financial opportunity.”
Somaliland has operated as a de facto self-governing region since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991 but remains unrecognized internationally as a sovereign state.
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