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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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Aug 2 Sami Zaptia

Former Electricity Minister under Zeidan government refutes being appointed new GECOL chairman, says random decisions will not solve current electricity crisis

By Sami Zaptia.The then Deputy Prime Minister and Electricity Minister Awad Barasi during a press conference in Tripoli with his Prime Minister Ali Ze...

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There must be priorities in solving Libya’s problems: 4th Libya Experts Forum in Tunis
Sep 28 Sami Zaptia

There must be priorities in solving Libya’s problems: 4th Libya Experts Forum in Tunis

By Sami Zaptia.Tunis, 29 September 2016:‘‘The next few weeks and months are very important for the Forum. The Forum must gain a reputation of professi...

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Apr 29 Sami Zaptia

Technical fault causes wide and long power cuts across Libyan cities

By Sami Zaptia.GECOL said a technical fault was the cause of yesterday's wide ranging power cuts (Photo: GECOL).London, 28 April 2016:A ‘’technical fa...

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Oct 15 Sami Zaptia

Maintenance of existing power stations is quickest means of increasing electricity supply in Libya

By Libya Herald reporter.Maintenance of existing power stations is considered the quickest route to increased power supply in the short term (Photo: G...

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Power station in Obari nears completion
Sep 15 Michel Cousins

Power station in Obari nears completion

Tripoli, 15 September 2013:There were celebrations yesterday in Obari on the arrival of the fourth and final turbine unit for the town’s new gas-power...

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Aug 27 Sami Zaptia

It is normal for Ministers to resign – Zeidan

By Sami ZaptiaTripoli, 27 August 2013:"It is normal for Ministers to resign", said Prime Minister Ali Zeidan at Sunday’s press conference.Referring to...

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Ministry branches to open in Benghazi - Zeidan
Aug 17 Sami Zaptia

Ministry branches to open in Benghazi - Zeidan

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 17 August 2013:Prime Minister Ali Zeidan said that all Ministries must open branches in Libya’s second city, Benghazi.Speaking...

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Zeidan refuses to fully respond to Barasi’s accusations of ineffectiveness
Aug 6 Sami Zaptia

Zeidan refuses to fully respond to Barasi’s accusations of ineffectiveness

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 6 August 2013:Following the resignation of his Deputy Prime Minister Awad Barasi the previous day, and a few weeks of intense...

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Public criticism does not affect me - Zeidan
Aug 5 Sami Zaptia

Public criticism does not affect me - Zeidan

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 5 August 2013:Following a few weeks of intense and increased public criticism, Prime Minister Ali Zeidan again attempted to de...

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Aug 4 Michel Cousins

Mazini withdraws resignation

By Hadi Fornaji. Kamila Al-Mazini (Photo: Tom Westcott, Libya Herald)Tripoli, 4 August 2013:Kamila Khamis Al-Mazini, who announced that she was resign...

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