Leadership & International Roles
President, Somali Chess Federation | Current
FIDE (International Chess Federation): Member, Arbiters’ Commission (2022–2026) | Consultant (2018–2022)
African Chess Confederation (ACC): Technical Commission Consultant (2018–2022)
Arab Chess Federation: Former Head of Media Commission (2018–2022) | Long-term Arbiter Committee Member
Technical Qualifications & Titles
International Arbiter (IA): Certified since 1995
Associate Organizer (AO): 2025
FIDE Certified Instructor: National Instructor (2020) | School Instructor (2025)
Career Path
Player since 1981 | Administrator since 1991