having assisted significantly in completing the project. The airport also attempts to adhere to the air transport standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In March 2015, a business meeting was held in Dubai to evaluate tenders from various firms that are bidding for a contract to build a new airport in Garowe. The construction project was organized by the Puntland aviation and finance ministries, with the Kuwait Fund providing assistance. Four companies were reportedly awarded the contract, with the tender winner(s) scheduled to be officially announced in April of the year. Sports Garowe is region to Mire Aware Stadium, a sporting facility with a crowd capacity of over 15,000 spectators. In 2010, it hosted the Somali National Football Tournament, the first nationwide football competition held since 1987 and the ensuing outbreak of the civil war. Organized by the Puntland administration in conjunction with the Somali Football Federation, the tournament also marked the first time that the event was held outside of Mogadishu. Media Various media organizations are based in Garowe. Puntland TV and Radio has offices in the city. Radio Garowe, the sister outlet to Garowe Online, is also centered here. In May 2013, the broadcaster launched an additional FM station in Bosaso. Radio Daljir, Puntland's largest radio station, also has a studio in Garowe, with its main headquarters in Bosaso. The broadcaster's network of 7 FM transmitters reaches most of Puntland as well as part of the neighboring Galmudug region to the south. Accommodation Additionally, Garowe has various places of accommodation. Among these hotels and guest houses is the Meka Hotel, situated downtown. Districts Garowe is subdivided into several administrative districts: 1da August Hantiwadaag Hilaac Hodan Horseed Israac Waaberi Wadajir Sister cities In November 2014, the Garowe Municipality announced that it was slated to meet with the Gebze Municipality in Turkey in order to finalize a sister city agreement between Garowe and Gebze. Notable residents Abdirahman Farole — former President of Puntland (2009-2014) Sultan Hurre — elected sub-clan sultan Yusuf Mohamed Ismail — former Somali Ambassador to Switzerland Abdi Farah Sa'eed (Juha) — former minister of Interior and Federal Affairs (Somalia) Abshir Omar Huruse — current minister of Foreign Affairs (Somalia) Ahmed Isse Awed (former minister of Foreign Affairs (Somalia) See also Somali Architecture References External links Garowe Online, a news and information site Spectacular Garowe, a video on YouTube Al Carab https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14114727.amp#aoh=16241532760337&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s Populated places in