Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade”

Consultant. Fmr Chief of Staff, Office of the President, Somalia. Ph.D & MSc Mechanical Eng, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA. Fmr Lecturer, UAE University

[الهاشمي - ALHACHIMI @MALHACHIMI]

Please share this. If we stay silent today, we normalise this tomorrow.

Cc: @MoysFGS @sff1951 @FIFAcom @CAF_Online @fifamedia @FIFAWorldCup

The exclusion of Somali referee Omar Artan from the World Cup is deeply troubling. As a British journalist of African origin, I am angered not only by what happened to him, but by the cowardly silence of FIFA and CAF. If they will not defend an African official at a World Cup, what do their commitments to inclusion and equality really mean?

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

What an absolute disgrace. A FIFA-certified referee being denied entry to the United States purely because he is Somali.

The World Cup is meant to bring people together. This is racism, plain and simple. Shameful.

https://t.co/rpSgTmmPU4

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

#US policies restricting some countries from #FIFA events are unfortunate. International sport should unite people, not exclude them

These decisions send the wrong message. They erode trust in global sport and are counterproductive

[Antifa_Ultras @ultras_antifaa]

What has happened at the #2026WorldCup over the last 48 hours:

• Swiss footballer Embolo's visa was put under review and he was only able to join his team days later.

• Iraqi national team player Aymen Hussein was held for questioning for nearly 7 hours upon entering the United States.

• The Iranian national team spent days dealing with visa procedures at the U.S. Consulate in Türkiye. The U.S. only allowed them entry on match days. Fifteen members of the delegation were denied visas.

• Omar Abdulkadir Artan, named CAF's Best African Referee of 2025, was denied a visa. Despite travelling to the U.S. with a diplomatic passport, he was refused entry and sent back. FIFA announced that he will not be able to officiate at the tournament.

• The South African national team arrived in the United States much later than planned because part of the delegation was not granted visas.

• Members of the Senegal national team staff were forced to remove their shoes and subjected to lengthy searches, sparking accusations of racism.

• The Uzbekistan national team was searched with bomb-sniffing dogs and the footage went viral in international media.

• Some Scottish supporters, despite being eligible to enter the U.S. visa-free under the ESTA programme, had their travel authorisations revoked just days before departure.

• Many supporters who had already bought tickets and booked accommodation had their visa applications rejected, resulting in financial losses.

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@GaroweOnline Allahaa u naxariisto Salad. Samir & iimaan

AUN Salad wuxuu ka mid dadkii reer Toronto ee dalka dib ugu laabtay, kana shaqaynaayey amniga #Somalia

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

Dear @alihwarsame,

I read your professional journey, and it is truly impressive

It’s a strong reminder that, God willing, dreams can be achieved through hard work and dedication

And now, with the sky as the limit and a lot of gas in your tank, what is your next BIGGER chapter?

[Ali H. Warsame @alihwarsame]

In 1997, two friends working as accountants in Abu Dhabi were inspired by a classmate to pursue CPA certification. Despite financial challenges and visa concerns, they enrolled in a CPA exam preparation course and were granted US visas. After intense preparation, they successfully passed the CPA exam in May 1998/1999, transforming their careers and lives.
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A real-time experience 👉
@sicpa_pao @CIPFA @AICPA_JofA @AICPA
✍️

https://t.co/sNJHeqvBbf

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@SherifAbdinur,

Once Dr. @Mahadallah utters those words, the interview is truly exceptional

Great job!

[Hassan Omar Mahadallah @Mahadallah]

This interview is for the ages! It is done at a level of professionalism that is rare among Somalis these days. The interviewers asked pertinent questions and the interviewee was generous with his answers. I recommend everyone to listen.

https://t.co/3n1XgzL3sj

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@afyare_elmi @RAbdiAnalyst @HassanSMohamud Prof @afyare_elmi,

Truly great points!
Thanks

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@AbdiwahabSheik7
I concur with your observation

The reported population numbers for #Somalia and #Ethiopia seem inconsistent with demographic trends, raising concerns about their accuracy

Somali Planning Ministry @MoPIED should address this with clear, transparent clarification

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@AbdiwahabSheik7
I concur with your observation

The reported population numbers for #Somalia and #Ethiopia seem inconsistent with demographic trends, raising concerns about their accuracy

Somali Planning Ministry @MoPIED should address this with clear, transparent clarification

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@AbdiwahabSheik7 Abdiwahab,

Good job in pinpointing this issue

Can you let us know the source?

Thanks

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@SherifAbdinur @ha_noolaato @AbdikarimAKaar @SherifAbdinur: You were a productive & creative team member who provided invaluable support to the Chief of Staff

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

Both podcasts of @ha_noolaato and @SherifAbdinur @AbdikarimAKaar are genuinely excellent and stand out for their quality

They deliver engaging content that keeps listeners interested from start to finish

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@AAbdishakur:

This is not just a “darker legacy”, but an unforgiving shadow that lingers, leaving behind a scar time WILL NOT erase

[Abdirahman Abdishakur @AAbdishakur]

These two images symbolize the darker legacy associated with Hassan Sheikh’s administration and his allies. The displacement of vulnerable communities, the destruction of homes and livelihoods, and ordinary citizens left helplessly watching their hopes and futures being torn apart before their eye

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

It’s great to see #Claude #AI now finally available in #Somalia

@Anthropic’s Claude is among the world’s top #ArtificialIntelligence tools, alongside #Gemini and #ChatGPT

A great advantage for Somali students & professionals, as AI is today essential for learning & development

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@AhmedSindiko,

Fuursade Computers was exactly at KM4 (Tahliil Warsame Building)

@alihwarsame was correct

[Ali H. Warsame @alihwarsame]

@AhmedSindiko @EngFuursade Thanks bro, it was long time and that was the best of my collection.

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

Dear @alihwarsame,

Early computers required users to memorize commands (#DOS)

Then came visual systems that made things simpler (#Windows)

Afterwards #Internet came out and training became easier with online help

However, today #AI makes #technology easier and more helpful

[Ali H. Warsame @alihwarsame]

In 1989, I first encountered the Fuursade Institute in the Km4 area. I was enrolled in a computer class using DOS and Lotus 123 (now Word and Excel). The dark screen on my monitor really puzzled me; it was my first time encounter, seeing a PC desktop. Dr Fuursade was a pioneer in that field and I’m proud to have been his student.

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

#Disinformation & #misinformation on social media are deeply harming #ThirdWorld countries

They spread fast, driving mistrust & unrest, eroding trust, development & governance

#Somali social media, from both government & opposition, clearly reflects this growing problem

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@Anthropic’s #Claude #AI is among the world’s top AI tools, alongside #Gemini and #ChatGPT

Thus, it is truly great to see Claude now finally accessible in #Somalia

A positive step for Somali students & educators, as #ArtificialIntelligence is vital for knowledge & development

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

@Beno10_MFC A=10
B=5
C=8

[Dr. Nur Dirie Hersi “Fuursade” @EngFuursade]

#Somali students from @tmfsomalia winning 1st place in #ComputerScience & #ArtificialIntelligence at Science Fest #Africa 2026 in #Abidjan truly inspiring

It’s one of Somalia’s best stories in years

Keep going, this will undo the harm from ongoing tribal and political conflicts

[Arlaadi Media @ArlaadiMnetwork]

⚡️LATEST: Students from @tmfsomalia have won first place in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence category at Science Fest Africa 2026, one of the continent’s largest science exhibitions, held in #Abidjan. The event brought together participants from 27 African countries and featured hundreds of projects showcasing innovation across multiple scientific disciplines. #Somalia #Türkey