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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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CBL launches mobile e-banking with Madar
May 29 Sami Zaptia

CBL launches mobile e-banking with Madar

By Sami Zaptia.London, 29 May 2017:The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced the launch of its mobile e-payment Services Project in conjunction wi...

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More Russia-printed dinars arrive
May 5 Michel Cousins

More Russia-printed dinars arrive

By Libya Herald reporter. More money from Moscow but downwards  pressure for the dinar  (Photo: LANA)Tunis, 5 May 2017:A further 660 million-worth of...

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May 4 Sami Zaptia

Corruption in Libyan banking sector ‘‘threatens whole economy’’ - Audit Bureau 2016 Annual Report

By Sami Zaptia.The Tripoli-based Audit Bureau says in its 2016 Annual Report that corruption in Libya's banking system threatens the country's whole e...

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New candidates for CBL Governor post make presentations to HoR
Apr 24 Sami Zaptia

New candidates for CBL Governor post make presentations to HoR

By Sami Zaptia.London, 24 April 2017:Three out of the four candidates shortlisted for the post of the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) made...

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Dec 21 Sami Zaptia

Over 230,000 debit cards linked to National ID Number: CBL

By Sami Zaptia.The CBL has revealed that 233,991 Visa debit cards have been linked to the National ID Number (Photo: North Africa Bank).London, 21 Dec...

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Moamalat POS processing centre to float 30 percent, 2,000 new machines ordered
Jul 5 Sami Zaptia

Moamalat POS processing centre to float 30 percent, 2,000 new machines ordered

By Sami Zaptia.London, 5 July 2016:Further to Libya Herald’s article of 29th June on the turnover and number of Point of Sale (POS) cards and machines...

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North Africa Bank commences online Visa debit card applications and POS service
May 16 Sami Zaptia

North Africa Bank commences online Visa debit card applications and POS service

By Sami Zaptia.London, 16 May 2016:The North Africa Bank, a privately-owned Libyan bank, announced that online applications for Visa debit cards start...

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May 5 Michel Cousins

Jumhouriya Bank denies heist in Tajoura: UPDATE

By Libya Herald reporter.Tripoli, 5 May 2016:Reports that thieves stole LD 8 million in cash in Tripoli’s Tajoura district yesterday have been denied...

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Apr 23 Sami Zaptia

Cash crises political, exposed weakness of Libya banking system: Audit Bureau

By Sami Zaptia.The Audit Bureau says the cash shortage crises is political and not monetary (Photo: Sami Zaptia).London, 23 April 2016:The Libyan Audi...

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Sep 11 Michel Cousins

Tripoli’s Nawasi brigade seeks to become currency police

By Libya Herald reporter. Dollars being counted at a currency exchange office in central Tripoli (file photo) Tripoli, 11 September 2015:Tripoli’s fea...

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