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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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General Authority for Communications and Informatics reaches agreement with China’s Huawei to resume operations in Libya
Aug 21 Sami Zaptia

General Authority for Communications and Informatics reaches agreement with China’s Huawei to resume operations in Libya

‎The General Authority for Communications and Informatics announced yesterday that it had reached agreement with China’s Huawei Libya to ensure the co...

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Libya grapples with political instability and division, fragmented governance, and an overreliance on hydrocarbons: UN Libya study
Jun 9 Sami Zaptia

Libya grapples with political instability and division, fragmented governance, and an overreliance on hydrocarbons: UN Libya study

UN Libya published a study in May that it says provides an in-depth analysis of Libya’s socio-economic landscape, highlighting key social, political,...

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China’s Hanzo Motors to establish its first car factory in Benghazi, Libya
May 2 Sami Zaptia

China’s Hanzo Motors to establish its first car factory in Benghazi, Libya

‎The Libyan Chinese Chamber reported today that China’s Hanzo Motors is to establish its first car factory in Benghazi, Libya, in partnership with a g...

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New China-UAE-Benghazi Julyana Free Port shipping line inaugurated
Apr 25 Sami Zaptia

New China-UAE-Benghazi Julyana Free Port shipping line inaugurated

Benghazi’s Julyana Free Port reported last Wednesday (23 April) that a new shipping line connecting it with major ports in China and the United Arab E...

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Libyan Chinese Joint Economic Chamber meets Benghazi Businessmen‎
Apr 13 Sami Zaptia

Libyan Chinese Joint Economic Chamber meets Benghazi Businessmen‎

‎The Libyan Chinese Joint Economic Chamber reported last Thursday (10 April) that it held a meeting on the same day with several local businessmen and...

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Libyans can apply for Chinese visas online from 17 March
Mar 7 Sami Zaptia

Libyans can apply for Chinese visas online from 17 March

According to a report today by the Libyan Chinese Chamber for Economic Cooperation, the Chinese Embassy has announced the easing of visa procedures fo...

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Minister of Industry receives Chinese Chargé d'affaires – urges China to exploit Libyan investment opportunities
Jan 21 Sami Zaptia

Minister of Industry receives Chinese Chargé d'affaires – urges China to exploit Libyan investment opportunities

The Tripoli based Minister of Industry and Minerals, Ahmed Abuhisa, received at his Tripoli headquarters today China’s Chargé d'affaires, Liu Jian.‎‎D...

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Turkish imports into Libya through official transfers led in 2024 at US$ 2.3 billion
Jan 18 Sami Zaptia

Turkish imports into Libya through official transfers led in 2024 at US$ 2.3 billion

According to the latest data for 2024 released by the Central Bank of Libya, goods and services of Turkish origin topped the list of the most importan...

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Libya lost US$ 600 bn over ten years - without conflict Libya's 2023 GDP could have been 74 percent higher: World Bank report
Dec 19 Sami Zaptia

Libya lost US$ 600 bn over ten years - without conflict Libya's 2023 GDP could have been 74 percent higher: World Bank report

Libya lost US$ 600 billion over ten years and without conflict its 2023 GDP could have been 74 percent higher, according to the World Bank's latest ec...

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China’s Sea Legend Shipping Line launches service to Misrata Free Zone
Oct 23 Sami Zaptia

China’s Sea Legend Shipping Line launches service to Misrata Free Zone

China’s Sea Legend Shipping Line began its maiden voyage to the Mediterranean basin through the port of the Misrata Free Zone (MFZ). Its ship, Xin Yon...

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