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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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The IMF releases its latest world economic forecasts – Libya good in short term, but needs reform in long term.
Apr 16 Michel Cousins

The IMF releases its latest world economic forecasts – Libya good in short term, but needs reform in long term.

The IMF World Economic Outlook 2013 Report (WEO) released here today in Washington DC at the IMF headquarters reveals that the world economy has moved...

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Mar 27 Nihal Zaroug

Libyan delegation to attend World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings

Tripoli, 27 March 2013:Ahead of the Spring meetings next month of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC, Finance Minis...

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CBL governor Saddek Elkaber optimistic about Libya’s economy in 2013
Feb 19 Sami Zaptia

CBL governor Saddek Elkaber optimistic about Libya’s economy in 2013

By Sami Zaptia Tripoli, 19 February 2013:The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor, Saddek Elkaber, said that he was very optimistic about Libya’s econ...

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Opinion: On the second anniversary of the 17th February 2011 Revolution – reflections and considerations.
Feb 17 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: On the second anniversary of the 17th February 2011 Revolution – reflections and considerations.

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 17th February 2013:Here we are two years on from the start of Libya’s 17th February Revolution. Two years on from the day the...

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Never mind the oil, what about the olive oil?
Dec 10 thomwestcott

Never mind the oil, what about the olive oil?

By Tom Westcott.  Green olives (Photo: Tom Westcott)London, 10 December 2012:Olive oil, a staple of the Libyan diet, could be the country’s answer to...

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UK and Turkey hope for joint venture success in Libya
Nov 20 George Grant

UK and Turkey hope for joint venture success in Libya

By George Grant.Tripoli, 20 November:The United Kingdom has partnered with Turkey to provide joint expertise as part of an innovative bid to win new  ...

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IMF generally positive on Libya, with caveats
Nov 14 Nigel Ash

IMF generally positive on Libya, with caveats

By Hadi Fornaji.Tripoli 14 November:The International Monetary Fund has expressed generally positive views about the direction of the Libyan economy.T...

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Oct 7 Michel Cousins

Al Rashad Libya bought by Dubai's Arqaam Capital

Tripoli, 7 October:Libyan-based Al Rashad Finance and Management Advisory Company is being bought by Dubai-based investment bank Arqaam Capital.The co...

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A new beginning for business in Libya
Jul 20 George Grant

A new beginning for business in Libya

By Maryann Maguire.Tripoli, 20 July:Cargo ships docked in the Port of Tripoli. The IMF has predicted that Libya's economy will grow by 116.6 per cent...

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Jul 12 Nigel Ash

IMF predicts strong growth but big challenges

Tripoli, 12 July:The Libyan economy will growing strongly this year and next much major structural challenges remain ahead, warned the International M...

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