It's not simply about reputation, it just history that shows Somalis emigrated to places and made name for themselves as important merchants/business men. Which is a historical trend that stands to this day.
There are Somalis in Turkey today with a flourishing Business community
Somali businesses in Turkish capital flourish as community grows
Somali businesses in Turkish capital flourish as community grows
Istanbul might be the major attraction in Turkey for people from all around the world but for Somali nationals, the capital Ankara is the primary...www.dailysabah.com
They even have business street corner called ''little Somalia Street''
I would have much preferred had these investments been back home, but for now it is a good start to go from corner shops to larger investment projects. One step in the right direction at a time!
There is also major projects being built in Mogadishu that will dwarf those towers built in Kenya by Hass
Like Dahab towers