Libyan non-oil exports reached US$ 1.2 billion in 2024 - much room left for economic diversification
Sep 22 Sami Zaptia

Libyan non-oil exports reached US$ 1.2 billion in 2024 - much room left for economic diversification

The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) reported yesterday that Libyan non-oil and gas exports in 2024 reached US$ 1.2 billion. Providing only...

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Libyan olive oils win gold in Abu Dhabi’s 2025 International Afro-Asian Olive Oil Competition
Apr 11 Sami Zaptia

Libyan olive oils win gold in Abu Dhabi’s 2025 International Afro-Asian Olive Oil Competition

Several Libyan olive oil producers won gold medals for their extra virgin olive oil at the 4th International Afro-Asian Olive Oil Competition, Abu Dha...

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Libya’s Fezzan Dates Company dispatches export shipment to Sweden – more exports shipments expected
Nov 15 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s Fezzan Dates Company dispatches export shipment to Sweden – more exports shipments expected

The Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC) announced yesterday that Fezzan Dates Company has prepared a shipment of dates for export to Sweden - the se...

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Libyan olive oil wins gold and silver in U.S. olive oil competition
Jul 7 Sami Zaptia

Libyan olive oil wins gold and silver in U.S. olive oil competition

Libya’s Assahl Almottahid Olive Oil Pressing Company won two gold and a silver medal in the United States International Olive Oil Competition (USIOOC)...

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Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Geneva’s European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024
May 16 Sami Zaptia

Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Geneva’s European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024

Two Libyan olive oil brands won gold at Geneve’s European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024.Al-Ajnaf Olive Press won gold and best in i...

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Four Libyan honey producers win top prizes at London’s Arab International Honey Awards
Nov 28 Sami Zaptia

Four Libyan honey producers win top prizes at London’s Arab International Honey Awards

The Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC) announced Monday that four Libyan honey producing companies registered in its official Exporters’ Registry r...

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Libyan winners of Japanese and Norwegian international olive oil competitions honoured
May 8 Sami Zaptia

Libyan winners of Japanese and Norwegian international olive oil competitions honoured

Libyan winners of Japanese and Norwegian international olive oil competitions were honoured by the Libyan government yesterday.The ceremony took place...

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An olive oil industry can diversify the economy and earn foreign currency: Head of SME programme
Mar 16 Sami Zaptia

An olive oil industry can diversify the economy and earn foreign currency: Head of SME programme

Speaking exclusively to Libya Herald, the Director General of Libya’s National Programme for Small and Medium Enterprises, Abdel Nasser Abuzaqia, said...

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Libya and Sudan seek to secure borders, eliminate smuggling and trade in agriculture and livestock
Feb 24 Sami Zaptia

Libya and Sudan seek to secure borders, eliminate smuggling and trade in agriculture and livestock

Libya and Sudan seek to activate valid previous agreements, strengthen the role of the customs of the two countries in protecting and securing the lan...

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Tunisian fruit exports to Libya double in the first 3Q of 2022
Oct 10 Sami Zaptia

Tunisian fruit exports to Libya double in the first 3Q of 2022

Libya is the biggest importer of Tunisian fruit at 43,600 tonnes (TND 92 million) in 2022, up from 27,000 tonnes (TND 45.6 million) on the previous ye...

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