Executive Director
Somali Network Information Centre (SONIC)
Mohamed Ali has been serving as the Executive Director of the Somali Network Information Centre (SONIC) — the official registry operator and sponsoring entity of Somalia’s country code Top-Level Domain (.SO) — since 2023.
Before his current appointment, Mohamed contributed significantly to advancing Somalia’s digital transformation and internet governance through his leadership and technical expertise. His work focuses on strengthening the .SO domain registry, ensuring its compliance with ICANN standards, and promoting secure, stable, and resilient domain infrastructure for Somalia’s digital ecosystem.
With extensive experience in internet governance, ICT infrastructure management, cybersecurity policy, and digital transformation, Mohamed has played a key role in positioning SONIC as a trusted national institution recognized globally within the domain name community. He has also represented Somalia in numerous international ICT and internet governance forums, fostering collaboration with global registrars, governments, and regional internet organizations to enhance the country’s digital identity and online presence.
Under his leadership, SONIC continues to drive Somalia’s digital sovereignty, online trust, and technological growth, making the .SO domain a strong symbol of national innovation and progress.