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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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Sami Zaptia

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PM’s media office launches rumour control measure
Aug 14 Sami Zaptia

PM’s media office launches rumour control measure

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 14 August 2013:The Prime Minister’s Media and Communications Office launched a new rumour counter-measure initiative yesterday...

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The Medical Supply Organisation should be scrapped – Doughman
Aug 1 Sami Zaptia

The Medical Supply Organisation should be scrapped – Doughman

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 31 July 2013:Speaking at yesterday’s press conference, Health Minister Nouredin Doughman felt that the centralized state organ...

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US embassy iftar meal continues, despite security scare
Jul 25 Sami Zaptia

US embassy iftar meal continues, despite security scare

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 24 July 2013:The US embassy iftar (breaking fast) meal organized Tuesday evening at an events hall in Al-Dul Street in Ben Ash...

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Jul 16 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: Power cut at Prime Minister’s office!

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 16 July 2013:Just before 1.30 pm today, and only minutes before the new official government spokesperson made his debut and re...

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I will not use force: Zeidan
May 8 Sami Zaptia

I will not use force: Zeidan

Prime Minister Ali Zeidan at today's press conference said that his government would not use force (photo: Sami Zaptia).By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 8 May...

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Apr 19 Michel Cousins

Opinion: Diversification of Libya’s economy – make hay while the sun shines.

By Sami Zaptia.Washington DC, 19 April 2013:With China reporting slower growth than expected, the IMF lowering its outlook for US growth from 2.1 to 1...

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Opinion: The new issue of the Libyan one dinar note is out and about - and I like it!
Feb 27 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: The new issue of the Libyan one dinar note is out and about - and I like it!

By Sami ZaptiaTripoli, 27 February 2013:The new issue of the Libyan one dinar note is out and about - and I like it!We have seen photos of the new not...

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Libya Herald keeps going from strength to strength!
Feb 18 Sami Zaptia

Libya Herald keeps going from strength to strength!

By Sami Zaptia, Managing Editor.Tripoli, 18 February 2013:Hold the presses! Our new viewing figures are in and they demonstrate that Libya Herald is c...

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Amazing street celebrations in Fashloum
Feb 18 Sami Zaptia

Amazing street celebrations in Fashloum

By Nadia Elahmar and Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 18 February 2013:Celebrations exploded on Saturday in the Fashloum district of Tripoli for the second anniv...

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Opinion: The role of women and youth in Libyan media
Jan 27 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: The role of women and youth in Libyan media

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 27 January:I was honoured to be asked to take part in a panel discussion on day one of the One Voice 2013 women’s conference t...

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