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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 to double generation capacity by 2030, needs American companies' help: GECOL head Al-Abdali
Nov 22 Sami Zaptia

Libya to double generation capacity by 2030, needs American companies' help: GECOL head Al-Abdali

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 22 November 2021:Wiam Al-Abdali, head of the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), said Libya aims to double its power...

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Hay Al-Andalous seafront road and sewage projects to start
Oct 27 Sami Zaptia

Hay Al-Andalous seafront road and sewage projects to start

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 27 October 2021: The Municipality of Hay Al-Andalous announced last Saturday the start of construction on its seafront road pr...

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Oct 8 Sami Zaptia

In another reunification move: GECOL reconnects western, eastern and central Libya’s electricity network

By Sami Zaptia.Photo: Archives from GECOLLondon, 8 October 2021:Libya’s state General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) announced yesterday that it...

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Sep 8 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s electricity production to increase from 5,700 to 7,400 MW by year end: GECOL chairman

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: Tobruk HoR).London, 8 September 2021:At today’s questioning session in parliament, the chairman of the General Electricity Compa...

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Aug 19 Sami Zaptia

Implementation of 2,000 MW of PPP renewable energy projects discussed

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo: REAoL).London, 19 August 2021:The top advisers on renewable energies to Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba met at the Prime M...

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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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Jul 8 Sami Zaptia

GECOL tests first unit at Ubari power station – using Libyan personnel

By Sami Zaptia.London, 8 July 2021:GECOL announced yesterday that for the first time and with a 100 percent national cadre, the operational tests of t...

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Jun 30 Sami Zaptia

Electricity crisis: Prime Minister stops production at Libyan Iron and Steel Company to save 150 MW of electricity

By Sami Zaptia.Prime Minister Aldabaiba talked tough with GECOL chairman Abdali regarding increased power cuts and now he has ordered Libya's Iron and...

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Attorney General taking action to protect the Electricity Company
Jun 30 Sami Zaptia

Attorney General taking action to protect the Electricity Company

By Sami Zaptia.London, 30 June 2021: Libya’s Attorney General Sideeg Al-Sour revealed that his Office had started procedures to question or arrest all...

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As extreme temperatures cause longer power cuts, Aldabaiba and GECOL head come under pressure
Jun 29 Sami Zaptia

As extreme temperatures cause longer power cuts, Aldabaiba and GECOL head come under pressure

By Sami Zaptia.London, 29 June 2021: With summer temperatures rising to the late 30’s and 40’s across Libya over the last two weeks, demand for electr...

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