Ambassador Dahir Hassan hosted Kelly Skalicky, President and CEO of Stearns Bank, at the Somali Embassy in Washington, D.C. Stearns Bank, the largest Sharia-compliant bank in the United States, is a national leader with over $2.5 billion in assets.
The Somali community in the DMV area gathered in a show of unity and pride to welcome the new Somali Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Dahir Hassan. The event brought together a diverse group of attendees, including former Somali ministers, esteemed scholars, and respected community elders, reflecting the richness and strength of the Somali diaspora.
In a gesture of cultural preservation, Ambassador Dahir Hassan announced the launch of a free online Somali language course tailored for Somali-American children and youth. This initiative was revealed during a warm welcoming ceremony hosted by the Somali community in the DMV area.
