Mukhtar Robow Ali

Hon. Mukhtar Robow Ali

Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs,
Federal Government of Somalia

H.E. Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali is a prominent Somali religious figure and public servant who has served as the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia since August 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing religious institutions, preserving Somalia’s Islamic heritage, and ensuring effective administration of the country’s religious affairs.

Throughout his public career, Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali has been actively involved in Somalia’s religious and political landscape. His background in Islamic affairs and public leadership has shaped his approach to governance, national reconciliation, and the contribution of religious scholars to community development and social harmony.

As head of the Ministry, his priorities include improving the administration of Islamic endowments (Awqaf), supporting mosques and Qur’anic schools, expanding religious education, and promoting cooperation among Somali sch