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Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115
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Libya commits to pilot training with investment in Tunisian centre
Jul 11 thomwestcott

Libya commits to pilot training with investment in Tunisian centre

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 11 July 2014:Libya’s has demonstrated its commitment to training a whole new generation of pilots as part of a major up...

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Civil Aviation Authority sets sights on UK Airshow
Jul 4 thomwestcott

Civil Aviation Authority sets sights on UK Airshow

By Tom Westcott.London, 4 July 2014:As part of its aim to upgrade the country’s aviation sector, members of the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority (LYCAA...

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Libyan street theatre wows London audience
Jul 3 thomwestcott

Libyan street theatre wows London audience

By Helena Argyle.London, 3 July 2014:A Libyan street theatre group has wowed UK audiences with two outdoor performances exploring ideas of conflict an...

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New Libyan Airlines' CEO to complete company relocation
Jun 28 thomwestcott

New Libyan Airlines' CEO to complete company relocation

By Tom Westcott.Tripoli, 28 June 2014:The final stages of the relocation of state-owned Libyan Airlines back to its original headquarters in Benghazi...

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Jun 27 thomwestcott

Ongoing Benina Airport closure causes Ramadan travel woes

Tripoli, 27 June 2014:The ongoing closure of Benghazi’s Benina Airport has caused pre-Ramadan travel woes, with customers facing a long car journey to...

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Technical fault prevents BA London flight take-off
Jun 24 thomwestcott

Technical fault prevents BA London flight take-off

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 24 June 2014:Passengers on today’s British Airways flight from Tripoli to London Heathrow were left sitting on the runw...

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Jun 23 thomwestcott

Head of Al-Wataniya channel released after “arrest” and interrogation

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 23 June 2014:The head of state television channel Al-Wataniya was interrogated for several hours this afternoon after b...

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Security situation holds back civil aviation development
Jun 22 thomwestcott

Security situation holds back civil aviation development

By Tom Westcott.Tripoli, 22 June 2014:Efforts to boost the country’s aviation sector and lift restrictions preventing Libyan airlines flying in EU air...

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Food police boost operations in leap-up to Ramadan
Jun 20 thomwestcott

Food police boost operations in leap-up to Ramadan

By Tom Westcott.Tripoli, 20 June 2014:Libya’s Municipal Guards, who are responsible for investigating food safety in shops and bakeries, are stepping...

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Jun 19 thomwestcott

Irish firms sign $179 million infrastructure contracts

By Tom Westcott.Tripoli, 19 June 2014:Commercial ties between Ireland and Libya have been strengthened with Irish companies signing $179 million worth...

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