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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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New PIB head appointed by Economy Minister
May 8 Sami Zaptia

New PIB head appointed by Economy Minister

The Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Hwej, has appointed (Decision 203/23) a new head of the Privatisation and Investment Board (PIB).The new PI...

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Entities affiliated with the Ministry of Economy in Tripoli review their plans
Apr 14 Sami Zaptia

Entities affiliated with the Ministry of Economy in Tripoli review their plans

The Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, held a meeting on Wednesday with several entities affiliated with his ministry, in the presence of...

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Benghazi conference on PPP issues its 22-point recommendations
Mar 8 Sami Zaptia

Benghazi conference on PPP issues its 22-point recommendations

The conference on Private Public Partnership (PPP) held in Benghazi from 25-26 February under the banner ‘‘Encouraging the private sector in partnersh...

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The EU for the Private Sector in Libya (EU4PSL) publishes summary of achievements since 2019
Jan 28 Sami Zaptia

The EU for the Private Sector in Libya (EU4PSL) publishes summary of achievements since 2019

In its January 2023 newsletter, the European Union for the Private Sector in Libya programme (EU4PSL), funded by the EU and implemented by Expertise F...

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The Libyan Post-Oil Era: The Challenges and Opportunities of Energy Transition
Nov 23 Sami Zaptia

The Libyan Post-Oil Era: The Challenges and Opportunities of Energy Transition

By Hala Bugaighis and Mazigh BuzakharIn the aftermath of the Arab Spring, Libya witnessed a period of instability and political polarization. The rise...

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Libya needs joint strategic reform plan of its aviation sector to lift the EU flight ban
Nov 8 Sami Zaptia

Libya needs joint strategic reform plan of its aviation sector to lift the EU flight ban

On the opening day of the Libya Aviation Forum 2022 (6 to 8 November at Tripoli’s Corinthia hotel), Fathi Mesmari of the state Libyan Airlines Holding...

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Former CBL Governor and Minister of Planning Jehaimy to preside over 4th Libya Banking Forum in Tunis  8 to 9 November
Nov 6 Sami Zaptia

Former CBL Governor and Minister of Planning Jehaimy to preside over 4th Libya Banking Forum in Tunis  8 to 9 November

Under the banner ‘‘The role of the banking sector in stimulating growth and strengthening the Libyan economy and reducing stagnation‘’ Taher Jehaimi,...

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World Bank to participate in 4th Annual Libya Banking Development Forum
Oct 30 Sami Zaptia

World Bank to participate in 4th Annual Libya Banking Development Forum

The World Bank is to participate in the 4th Annual Libya Banking Development Forum, organisers Sectors Development Forums (SDF) informed Libya Herald....

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General Information Authority announces establishment of "Digital Lab" and oversees digital transformation roadmap
Oct 5 Sami Zaptia

General Information Authority announces establishment of "Digital Lab" and oversees digital transformation roadmap

Libya’s General Information Authority (GIA) announced Monday the establishment of the "Digital Lab" and the oversight of the digital transformation ro...

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Jan 23 Sami Zaptia

LBC to hold a discussion panel with the Office of the Minister of State for Economic Affairs on PPP

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo: LBC) Tripoli, 23 January 2022: The Libyan Business Council (LBC), in partnership with the Office of the Minister of State for E...

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