Sainab Ugas Yasin

Sainab Ugas Yasin (Somali: Saynab Ugaas Yaasiin, Arabic: زينب اوغاس ياسين) is a Puntland politician. She was a member of Puntland House of Representatives in power for two consecutive terms (from 1998 to 2007). Later, she served as deputy minister of finance at Puntland Government. Apart from her career as a politician, she is an advocate for women’s participation in politics.^[1]

Sainab Ugas Yasin
Deputy Minister of Finance of Puntland
In office 2018–2019
House of Representatives of Puntland
In office 1998–2007
Personal details
Born	Bosaso, Puntland
Political party	Independent
Alma mater	Somali National University
Occupation	Politician, activist

Background

Sainab was born in the northeastern city of Bosaso. Her father is grand Ugas of Harti clans. She attained degree in social science at Somali National University.^[2][3]