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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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Nov 26 George Grant

Libyan media to be regulated by new Ministry of Information

By George Grant.Congress voted to create the Ministry of Interior to regulate the Libyan media. (Photo: George Grant)Tripoli, 26 November:The National...

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Magarief announces delivery of $200m development package to Tunisia, delay in recognising new Syrian opposition
Nov 23 George Grant

Magarief announces delivery of $200m development package to Tunisia, delay in recognising new Syrian opposition

By Houda Mzioudet.This was Magarief's first official visit to Tunisia since being elected president of the National Congress.Tunis, 23 November:Libya...

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Greater clarity emerges on local council election moratorium as Tripoli Local Council vows to press on as planned
Nov 20 George Grant

Greater clarity emerges on local council election moratorium as Tripoli Local Council vows to press on as planned

By Umar Khan. Tripoli, 20 November: Greater clarity has emerged with regards to a proposal by the National Congress to halt all local council electi...

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Only female member of Benghazi Local Council resigns, citing obstructionism, incompetence
Nov 20 George Grant

Only female member of Benghazi Local Council resigns, citing obstructionism, incompetence

By Maha Ellawati.Najat Al-Kikhia poses draped in the Libyan flag and brandishing an assault rifle. (Photo: Maha Ellawati)Benghazi, 20 November:Benghaz...

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National Congress begins debate on selection of Constitution drafters amidst renewed rumblings in the East
Nov 19 George Grant

National Congress begins debate on selection of Constitution drafters amidst renewed rumblings in the East

By George Grant.Tripoli, 19 November:The National Congress has begun debate over the selection of the committee tasked with drafting Libya’s permanent...

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Nov 19 George Grant

Zeidan government holds first cabinet meeting

Tripoli, 19 November:Ali Zeidan’s government held its first cabinet meeting on Sunday, following the handover ceremony at the Prime Minister’s office...

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All local council elections set to be banned until after permanent Constitution is ratified
Nov 18 George Grant

All local council elections set to be banned until after permanent Constitution is ratified

By George Grant.Tripoli, 18 November:--------Update: For an update on this issue see the Libya Herald article of 20 November which can be access here....

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Zeidan government takes power in second handover ceremony
Nov 18 George Grant

Zeidan government takes power in second handover ceremony

Tripoli, 18 November:The government of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan formally took power from the outgoing government of Abdurrahim Al-Kib at a handover c...

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EU begins parliamentary democracy training programme with National Congress
Nov 10 George Grant

EU begins parliamentary democracy training programme with National Congress

Members of the National Congress swear an oath to respect the Constitution and the will of the people upon taking power on 8 August 2012.Tripoli, 10 N...

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Congress votes to approve Zeidan Government; six members referred to Integrity Commission
Oct 31 George Grant

Congress votes to approve Zeidan Government; six members referred to Integrity Commission

Tripoli, 31 October:The National Congress has voted overwhelmingly to approve the government of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan.The vote took place this eve...

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