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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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Oil blockade imposed on eastern ports – why now?
Jan 28 Sami Zaptia

Oil blockade imposed on eastern ports – why now?

The so-called ‘‘Oil Crescent Movement’’ has blockaded this morning the oil ports of the eastern region, under the control of Khalifa Hafter.Reports sa...

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Libya loses US$ 120 million, and counting, because of recent oil closures: NOC
Aug 30 Sami Zaptia

Libya loses US$ 120 million, and counting, because of recent oil closures: NOC

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) released yesterday breakdown figures of company-by company oil production reductions totalling US$ 120.3...

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Aldabaiba meets Acting Oil Minister Abdel Sadig – previously detained by the Attorney General
Aug 27 Sami Zaptia

Aldabaiba meets Acting Oil Minister Abdel Sadig – previously detained by the Attorney General

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, ‎met at his Tripoli office with the Acting Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Abdel Sadig yes...

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Eastern based Libyan Government declares force majeure on eastern based oil fields and export shutdown
Aug 26 Sami Zaptia

Eastern based Libyan Government declares force majeure on eastern based oil fields and export shutdown

The eastern based Libyan Government, headed by Osama Hamad, announced today a state of "force majeure" on all oil fields, ports, institutions and faci...

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HoR condemns attempted storming of CBL
Aug 25 Sami Zaptia

HoR condemns attempted storming of CBL

In a statement today, the House of Representatives (HoR) condemned attempts to storm the headquarters of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) by force unde...

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HoR confirms El-Kaber as Governor of the CBL
Aug 17 Sami Zaptia

HoR confirms El-Kaber as Governor of the CBL

The Presidency of the House of Representatives (HoR), led by Ageela Salah, announced yesterday that it is continuing with its Resolution No. 25 of 202...

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Department of State’s 2024 Investment Climate Statements: Libya has a difficult investment environment
Jul 21 Sami Zaptia

Department of State’s 2024 Investment Climate Statements: Libya has a difficult investment environment

The Department of State published the 2024 Investment Climate Statements (ICS) last Wednesday 17 July.  These reports describe the investment climates...

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Comment: Aldabaiba meeting Acting Oil and Gas Minister Abdel Sadig. Is Aoun still suspended?
May 24 Sami Zaptia

Comment: Aldabaiba meeting Acting Oil and Gas Minister Abdel Sadig. Is Aoun still suspended?

Last Wednesday (22 May) Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, ‎Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, followed up in a meeting at his office on the results of the visi...

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 UK will investigate any allegations of corruption in Libyan oil sector
May 4 Sami Zaptia

 UK will investigate any allegations of corruption in Libyan oil sector

The UK will investigate any allegations of corruption in the Libyan oil sector.The statement was made in a written answer in the British House of Comm...

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Tripoli’s latest brief militia clashes have wide international consequences: Analysis
Apr 13 Sami Zaptia

Tripoli’s latest brief militia clashes have wide international consequences: Analysis

The brief but disturbing central Tripoli clashes on Thursday led to no deaths or injuries of either state-recognised militiamen or innocent civilians....

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