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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 12 George Grant

Magarief replaced as leader of National Front party

Tripoli, 12 August:Mohammed Magarief has been replaced as leader of the National Front by the party’s vice-president Mohammed Ali Abdullah, after he s...

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France congratulates Libya on power handover
Aug 12 Michel Cousins

France congratulates Libya on power handover

Libyan and French wristbands on sale in Tripoli Tripoli, 12 August: Following last week's ceremony transferring power from the National Transition C...

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Aug 11 Al Russell

Human rights group proposes release of non-dangerous prisoners

Tripoli, 11 August:The Libyan Observatory for Human Rights (LOHR) has called on the National Congress to adopt an amnesty for prisoners.The proposal i...

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Mohammed Magarief: From Libya's most hunted man to National Congress speaker
Aug 11 George Grant

Mohammed Magarief: From Libya's most hunted man to National Congress speaker

By Umar Khan.Tripoli, 11 August:Under Muammar Qaddafi, Libya was one of the most restrictive countries in the world when it came to free speech. With...

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National Congress elects two vice speakers
Aug 10 George Grant

National Congress elects two vice speakers

Tripoli, 10 August:The National Congress elected two vice speakers earlier today, Friday, following the election of Mohammed Magarief late last night....

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Magarief elected as Speaker of National Congress
Aug 9 George Grant

Magarief elected as Speaker of National Congress

By George Grant.Tripoli, 10 August:National Front leader Mohammed Magarief has triumphed in the race to become speaker of the National Congress, overt...

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Aug 9 George Grant

Ali Zidan leading Speaker's race after first vote, but Magarief may still emerge victorious

By George Grant.Tripoli, 9 August:Ali Zidan is leading the race to become speaker of the National Congress after the first round of voting, but his fa...

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Jalil in headscarf controversy as first row erupts at National Congress
Aug 9 George Grant

Jalil in headscarf controversy as first row erupts at National Congress

By George Grant.Sarah Elmesallati was midway through her presentation when Mustafa Abdul Jalil ordered her off the stage (Photo: George Grant)Tripoli,...

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NTC reign ends as race for power in National Congress begins
Aug 9 George Grant

NTC reign ends as race for power in National Congress begins

By George Grant.Outgoing NTC Chairman Mustafa Abdul Jalil (right) and Prime Minister Abdurrahim Al-Kib (left) at the handover ceremony (Photo: George...

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Tripoli celebrates liberation one year on
Aug 9 Michel Cousins

Tripoli celebrates liberation one year on

By Michel Cousins.Tripoli, 9 August:During Ramadan Tripoli comes alive at night and stays vibrant into the small hours of the morning.  But last night...

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