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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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Clash between Libya’s religious and secular authorities regarding the permissibility of surcharging for e-payments
Apr 3 Sami Zaptia

Clash between Libya’s religious and secular authorities regarding the permissibility of surcharging for e-payments

A clash is occurring between Libya’s secular and religious orders as to the permissibility of merchants imposing an extra charge for receiving payment...

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Bank of Commerce and Development: First bank to launch e-Wallet for expat residents and workers
Mar 16 Sami Zaptia

Bank of Commerce and Development: First bank to launch e-Wallet for expat residents and workers

Libya’s privately-owned Bank of Commerce and Development announced yesterday the launch of what it considered to be the first e-Wallet dedicated to fo...

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CBL allows official foreign residents in Libya the use of e-Wallets – sets daily transfer categories
Mar 11 Sami Zaptia

CBL allows official foreign residents in Libya the use of e-Wallets – sets daily transfer categories

In a letter leaked on Libyan media today (Reference 9/2026 dated 11/03/26), the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) instructed commercial bank managers and e-...

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CBL discusses with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company increasing the use of e-payments - including integrating illegal migrants
Mar 10 Sami Zaptia

CBL discusses with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company increasing the use of e-payments - including integrating illegal migrants

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) discussed increasing e-payments with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company LPTIC. The discussions came during a meeting ho...

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CBL statistics reveal unprecedented growth in e-payment indicators from 2025 to 15 February 2026
Feb 23 Sami Zaptia

CBL statistics reveal unprecedented growth in e-payment indicators from 2025 to 15 February 2026

Central Bank of Libya (CBL) statistics published by the Tripoli based Libyan government yesterday show unprecedented growth in electronic payment (e-p...

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Jumhuria bank launches Libya’s first e-payment service for petrol stations
Jan 15 Sami Zaptia

Jumhuria bank launches Libya’s first e-payment service for petrol stations

Libya’s largest (state) bank, Jumhouria Bank, announced yesterday the launch of the country’s first-ever e-payment service at petrol stations. This s...

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Libyan banks cannot give loans without proper collateral and regulations that allow for recourse in case of default: Tadawul Tech Chairman Naaman Elbouri
Dec 11 Sami Zaptia

Libyan banks cannot give loans without proper collateral and regulations that allow for recourse in case of default: Tadawul Tech Chairman Naaman Elbouri

Speaking during the second session of day two of the 6th Annual Banking Sector Development Forum held in Tunis, 7–8 December, Chairman of Tadawul Tech...

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Libya Post signs cooperation agreement with ATIB Bank to expand financial inclusion
Dec 8 Sami Zaptia

Libya Post signs cooperation agreement with ATIB Bank to expand financial inclusion

Libya Post announced today that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the private sector ATIB Bank, aimed at expanding financial inclusion and en...

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CBL Governor Issa announces three strategic initiatives to build a stronger banking sector at 6th Banking Sector Development Forum in Tunis 7 to 9 December
Dec 7 Sami Zaptia

CBL Governor Issa announces three strategic initiatives to build a stronger banking sector at 6th Banking Sector Development Forum in Tunis 7 to 9 December

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, announced three strategic initiatives to build a stronger and more effective Libyan bankin...

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CBL instructs banks, fuel distribution companies and the bakeries’ union to increase the use of e-payments
Dec 7 Sami Zaptia

CBL instructs banks, fuel distribution companies and the bakeries’ union to increase the use of e-payments

In several Central Bank of Libya (CBL) circulars dated 3 and 4 December directed to banks, fuel distribution companies, the bakeries' union, the CBL h...

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