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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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With Ramadan starting in late February, the Tripoli government launches price-control campaign on essential commodities
Jan 7 Sami Zaptia

With Ramadan starting in late February, the Tripoli government launches price-control campaign on essential commodities

The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that, in accordance with the Prime Minister's directives, a comprehensive monitoring campaign...

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Ministries of Economy and Planning discuss the draft indicative import budget for 2026
Dec 19 Sami Zaptia

Ministries of Economy and Planning discuss the draft indicative import budget for 2026

‎The Tripoli based Libyan government announced today that Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, and the Acting Minister of Planning, Mohamme...

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Minister of Economy and Trade chairs technical meeting to prepare Libya's trade policy for 2026
Dec 19 Sami Zaptia

Minister of Economy and Trade chairs technical meeting to prepare Libya's trade policy for 2026

The Ministry of Economy and Trade reported last Wednesday (17 December) that the Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, chaired an expanded t...

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Second International Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conference on the Shadow Economy and Sustainable Development opened today
Dec 13 Sami Zaptia

Second International Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conference on the Shadow Economy and Sustainable Development opened today

The Second International Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conference, entitled "The Shadow Economy and Sustainable Development," opened in Tripoli. The event...

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Economy Minister Hwej meets high-level African Union delegation - sustainable development and alignment of national programmes with goals of Agenda 2063 discussed
Nov 19 Sami Zaptia

Economy Minister Hwej meets high-level African Union delegation - sustainable development and alignment of national programmes with goals of Agenda 2063 discussed

Tripoli based Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, met with a high-level delegation from the African Union at his Tripoli Ministry yesterda...

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Over 3 million migrant workers in Libya do not pay taxes or fair share – this is draining hard currency and lowering standard of living of Libyans
Oct 23 Sami Zaptia

Over 3 million migrant workers in Libya do not pay taxes or fair share – this is draining hard currency and lowering standard of living of Libyans

Over three million illegal migrants working in Libya do not pay any taxes or make their fair contribution to the state. The statement was made by Ali...

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CBL stats until end of September 2025: Libya has LD 8.4 billion surplus but US$ 6 billion deficit
Oct 17 Sami Zaptia

CBL stats until end of September 2025: Libya has LD 8.4 billion surplus but US$ 6 billion deficit

According to the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) latest statistical bulletin published last Wednesday (15 October) on Libya’s revenues and expenditures fo...

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National Social and Economic Development Board organises dialogue on economic policy alignment
Oct 9 Sami Zaptia

National Social and Economic Development Board organises dialogue on economic policy alignment

The National Social and Economic Development Board (NESDB) organised a dialogue session at its Tripoli headquarters yesterday entitled "Economic Polic...

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"Reality and Challenges in Fisheries, Grain Production, and Supply Chains" workshop held in Tripoli by NESDB
Sep 28 Sami Zaptia

"Reality and Challenges in Fisheries, Grain Production, and Supply Chains" workshop held in Tripoli by NESDB

As part of its efforts to enhance food security and address current challenges, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) organized a...

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Total fish exports ban reimposed to deflate local prices – exceptional export licenses issued by Economy Ministry cancelled
Aug 27 Sami Zaptia

Total fish exports ban reimposed to deflate local prices – exceptional export licenses issued by Economy Ministry cancelled

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Marine Resources confirmed Monday that based on advice by its Minister to Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, t...

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