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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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e-payment use rises sharply to October 2025 - part of CBL effort to lure Libyans away from cash use
Nov 13 Sami Zaptia

e-payment use rises sharply to October 2025 - part of CBL effort to lure Libyans away from cash use

According to the latest CBL monthly statistical bulleting covering 1 January to 31 October 2025, the number of Point of Sale (PoS) machines reached 14...

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After Friday’s e-payments breakdown, CBL Governor Issa discusses ways to improve quality of e-payment services with state provider Moamalat
Oct 27 Sami Zaptia

After Friday’s e-payments breakdown, CBL Governor Issa discusses ways to improve quality of e-payment services with state provider Moamalat

Naji Issa, the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), met yesterday at his Tripoli office with the Chairman and members of the Board of Moamalat...

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"Enhancing the Interaction between Finance and Entrepreneurship" workshop held in Misrata
Oct 16 Sami Zaptia

"Enhancing the Interaction between Finance and Entrepreneurship" workshop held in Misrata

Misrata Municipal Council reported that the Libyan Crowdfunding Association held a workshop last Saturday (11 October) in Misrata entitled "Enhancing...

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The Real Estate Savings and Investment Bank launches the ‘‘Savings for Housing’’ Islamic Sharia savings account
Oct 3 Sami Zaptia

The Real Estate Savings and Investment Bank launches the ‘‘Savings for Housing’’ Islamic Sharia savings account

Libya’s Real Estate Savings and Investment Bank announced yesterday that it has launched the ‘‘Savings for Housing’’ account. The bank said the accou...

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Libyan Fintech NGO, FinOria, is organising a Hackathon from 15 to 17 November
Oct 2 Sami Zaptia

Libyan Fintech NGO, FinOria, is organising a Hackathon from 15 to 17 November

‎Libyan Fintech NGO, FinOria, is organising a Hackathon from 15 to 17 November that brings together programmers, designers and young entrepreneurs to...

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Benghazi based National Union Bank offering bank accounts for expat workers in Libya
Sep 4 Sami Zaptia

Benghazi based National Union Bank offering bank accounts for expat workers in Libya

Benghazi based National Union Bank (NUB) announced yesterday that it is opening bank accounts specifically for expat workers in Libya, in accordance w...

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Municipality Guard and Central Bank of Libya discuss implementation of commercial and financial activities’ laws and regulations
Aug 10 Sami Zaptia

Municipality Guard and Central Bank of Libya discuss implementation of commercial and financial activities’ laws and regulations

‎Major General Rajab Gatusa, Head of the Tripoli based Municipal Guard Agency, received yesterday a delegation of directors of the departments and ban...

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CBL Governor Issa pushes for improved e-payment services despite increase of points of sale by 92% and e-transactions by 75% since 2024
Jul 16 Sami Zaptia

CBL Governor Issa pushes for improved e-payment services despite increase of points of sale by 92% and e-transactions by 75% since 2024

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, held a meeting last Tuesday (15 July) in his CBL Tripoli office with several general managers of...

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CBL Governor Issa launches transformational financial projects, including National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
Jun 16 Sami Zaptia

CBL Governor Issa launches transformational financial projects, including National Strategy for Financial Inclusion

‎The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, announced the launch of the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion and several other transfo...

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May 4 Sami Zaptia

Electronic Payment Forum and Exhibition – 20 to 22 May at Tripoli International Fairgrounds

‎The Central Bank of Libya (CBL), in cooperation with the General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences, announced the launch of the first Electro...

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