PM Abiy Inaugurates Shabeely Resort

Addis Ababa, January 31, 2026 (ENA) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today officially inaugurated the Shabeely Resort in the Somali region, a landmark 385-hectare development realized under the Dine for Generations initiative.

This flagship project signifies a major leap in the national effort to harness Ethiopia’s diverse natural and cultural wealth for sustainable tourism growth.

Reflecting on the achievement, office of the Prime Minister shared:

"The Shabeely project, which is part of the Dine Initiative in the Somali region, with three restaurants serving up to 400 guests, a dedicated cultural venue, high-tech meeting halls, children’s play areas, and shaded walkways across its 15.4 km expanse, Shabeely is designed to foster connection and community.’’

According to the post:

‘‘From the 10,000-tree Fruit Park to the authentic Camel Park, every feature celebrates Ethiopia’s natural and cultural wealth. With 51 completed keys and world-class hospitality facilities, Shabeely marks a milestone in Ethiopia’s journey to become one of Africa’s top tourist destinations.’’

PMO further elaborated that this project embodies the Medemer spirit—turning Ethiopia’s dreams into reality by transforming our abundant natural and cultural endowments into a shared heritage for the world."