The Citycot Institute for Applied Research and Innovation (CIARI) at CITYCOT University held a meeting with Prof. Dr. Khalif Bile to discuss the institute’s progress, ongoing research activities, and future development plans.

During the meeting, the CIARI management provided Prof. Dr. Khalif Bile with an overview of the institute’s establishment, its research activities and achievements to date, as well as ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening research and innovation.

The meeting also focused on preparations for the National Research, Innovation and Policy Symposium 2026, scheduled to take place in Bosaso, Puntland, on 22–23 December 2026.

The symposium, themed “Evidence for Resilience, Innovation for Transformation,” is expected to bring together scholars, researchers, experts, innovators, and policymakers to explore the role of research, innovation, and evidence-based knowledge in advancing societal and national development.

Prof. Dr. Khalif Bile commended CIARI for its notable achievements and ongoing efforts, recognizing its important contribution to promoting research, knowledge generation, and innovation. He further encouraged the institute to sustain its efforts towards strengthening the research culture and advancing academic excellence.

He also expressed his commitment to supporting CIARI in advancing research activities and capacity-building training programmes.

CITYCOT University and CIARI remain committed to promoting high-quality research, fostering innovation, and generating practical knowledge that contributes meaningfully to sustainable societal and national development.