Dubat Engineering construction site in Somalia
EST. 2012 Integrated Engineering & Construction · Somalia

Building Somalia's
Future, One Project
at a Time.

From transitional shelter and water systems to roads, solar energy and force-protection works — Dubat Engineering Limited delivers world-class infrastructure for governments, UN agencies and international development partners across Jubaland, South West State and Benadir.

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Trusted by leading governments, UN agencies & international partners

UNHCR UN-Habitat IOM — UN Migration ALIGHT Norwegian Refugee Council Danish Refugee Council Qatar Charity Ministry of Education GPE HAPEN — Horn of Africa Peace Network
Dubat Engineering team on site in Somalia
Kismayo · Jubaland Mogadishu · Benadir
2012
Founded in Kismayo
50+
Projects delivered across Somalia
Who We Are

A multi-disciplinary engineering powerhouse, built in Somalia.

Dubat Engineering Limited — formerly Dubat Construction and General Trading Limited — is a premier integrated engineering and construction firm. We have grown from a local contractor in Kismayo into a single-source partner for governments, international development agencies and the private sector, partnering with UNHCR, UN-HABITAT, IOM, NRC, DRC, ALIGHT, Qatar Charity, the Ministry of Education, GPE and HAPEN.

Pre-qualified UN & NGO implementing partner
Civil · Structural · Mechanical · Electrical in-house
Active across Jubaland, South West & Benadir
IOM, UNHCR, World Bank & USAID standards

Mission

Somalia's most trusted engineering partner — efficient, affordable, sustainable infrastructure.

Vision

The leading engineering firm in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, known for excellence and impact.

Values

Professionalism · Integrity · Innovation · Accountability · Community Partnership.

Capabilities & What We Build

One firm. The full spectrum of engineering.

Civil, structural, mechanical and electrical under one roof — from feasibility and design to construction and handover, to internationally recognised standards.

Engineering Consulting Environmental Impact (EIA) Civil & Infrastructure Building & Construction Solar & Renewable Energy
Civil construction and architecture
01 — Flagship

Civil Construction

Residential, commercial and institutional buildings, multi-storey reinforced concrete structures, warehouses, hotels — with architectural design, structural engineering and interior fit-out.

Road works and drainage

Roads & Transport

Paving, grading, drainage, culverts, bridges and labour-based rehabilitation.

Water and irrigation systems

Water & Irrigation

Borehole drilling, solar pumps, storage tanks, drainage and sanitation systems.

Shelter and humanitarian construction

Shelter & Humanitarian

Transitional (T-shelter) and durable shelter to IOM standards for IDPs & returnees.

Solar renewable energy systems

Solar & Energy

PV systems for clinics, schools, water pumps and government buildings.

Mechanical engineering services

Mechanical & MEP

AC & refrigeration, plumbing, generators, steel fabrication and OHP works.

Container assembly and force protection

Container & Force Protection

Prefab container fit-out, HESCO barriers and OHP structures to UN standards.

Land development and site works

Land Development & Site Works

Clearing, earthworks, excavation, retaining walls and heavy earth-moving fleet.

In-country steel fabrication

Steel Fabrication & OHP

Custom in-country structural steelwork and Overhead Protection installation.

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Projects delivered since 2012 across three federal member states.
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Operational regions — Jubaland, South West State & Benadir.
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Tens of millions in infrastructure value delivered for Somalia's people.
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UN agencies, NGOs & government institutions served.
Selected Projects

Delivering across Somalia

A representative overview of works delivered in partnership with UN agencies, international NGOs and government institutions.

Transitional and durable shelter, Kismayo
JubalandIOM / UNHCR

Transitional & Durable Shelter

Construction of transitional and durable shelter units for IDPs and returning households across Kismayo, built to IOM and UNHCR standards.

Borehole drilling and water systems
Lower JubaNRC / ALIGHT

Borehole Drilling & Water Systems

Drilling and casing of boreholes, solar-powered pump systems and water kiosks serving displaced and host communities.

Solar PV installation for facilities
KismayoQatar Charity / GPE

Solar Energy Installation

Design and installation of photovoltaic systems for government facilities, health centres and schools, with battery storage and monitoring.

Road rehabilitation and drainage, Kismayo
KismayoJubaland Admin.

Road Rehabilitation & Drainage

Grading, gravelling and drainage improvement works on access roads, including culvert installation and roadside channels.

IDP settlement construction, Baidoa
South West StateDRC / UN-HABITAT

IDP Settlement Construction

Layout, earthworks and transitional shelter clusters with communal facilities, water points and sanitation blocks in Baidoa.

Educational facility construction, Baidoa
South West StateMoE / GPE / HAPEN

Educational Facility Construction

Construction and rehabilitation of primary-school classrooms, sanitation facilities and perimeter fencing across Baidoa districts.

Building construction & fit-out, Mogadishu
BenadirMultiple Clients

Building Construction & Fit-Out

Construction and renovation of offices, warehouses and compounds in Mogadishu — electrical, plumbing and interior fit-out.

Container assembly and OHP works
UN BasesUN Agencies

Container Assembly & OHP

Prefabricated container fit-out and Overhead Protection structures over containers for mortar protection in complex environments.

HESCO barrier installation
CompoundsUN / NGO

HESCO Barrier & Site Protection

HESCO barrier systems and gabion structures for perimeter and blast protection of UN and NGO operational bases.

Advisory & Consulting

Engineering solutions from feasibility to handover.

We work as a trusted technical and delivery partner — bringing the same standard of technical rigour, transparency and commitment whether advising a government ministry or managing a multi-site construction programme for an international NGO.

Construction supervision and quality control
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Feasibility Studies & Needs Assessment

Pre-investment diagnostics, technical & financial viability, site suitability and geotechnical surveys, conflict-sensitivity mapping and infrastructure prioritisation frameworks.

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Master Planning & Urban Development

Regional infrastructure master plans, land-use and zoning strategies, road/drainage/utility planning, and post-conflict urban recovery and reconstruction.

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Structural & Civil Engineering Review

Independent peer review of designs, bridge/road/culvert engineering, structural integrity assessments, construction supervision and contractor compliance monitoring.

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Government Advisory & Capacity Building

Policy and regulatory development, public-works institutional capacity building, procurement advisory and technical training for government engineers.

Why Choose Dubat

Our differentiators

Proven Track Record

Over 50 projects delivered since 2012 across Jubaland, South West State and Benadir — from emergency shelters to government infrastructure.

Government Trusted

Preferred engineering and delivery partner to the Jubaland and South West State Administrations, influencing infrastructure decisions at the highest levels.

International Standards

Fully pre-qualified and compliant with IOM, UNHCR, UN-HABITAT, NRC, DRC, World Bank and USAID procurement and safeguard requirements.

End-to-End Capability

From EIA and feasibility through design, construction and post-construction monitoring — the complete lifecycle under one accountable partner.

Somalia-Wide Presence

Permanent teams based in Kismayo with active delivery across three regions — enabling rapid mobilisation to any location.

Sustainable by Design

Environmental management and climate resilience integrated from day one — protecting ecosystems and building infrastructure that endures.

Get In Touch

Let's discuss your next project.

Reach our team in Kismayo or Mogadishu — we respond to every enquiry from governments, development partners and private clients.